Skaktafl

Old Swedish Dictionary - skaktafl

Meaning of Old Swedish word "skaktafl" in Swedish.

As defined by K.F Söderwall's dictionary of Medieval Swedish:

skaktafl
2) schackspel, schack. "ämwäl j skafftawel: wartawel loc andra tolka leka lekte hon swa konstheligha, at hon kalladis aff allom magistra JMPs 348. "

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • skaffawel )
  • *skaktafls leker
  • skafftaffwels leeker )

Possible runic inscription in Medieval Futhork:ᛋᚴᛆᚴᛏᛆᚠᛚ
Medieval Runes were used in Sweden from 12th to 17th centuries.

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Works and authors cited:

MP
Svenska Medeltids-postillor. Utg. af G. E. Klemming. Fortsatta af R. Geete. Del. 3, 4, 5. 1893--1910. SFSS.
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