Where does “afl” come from?
afl (Icelandic) comes from Old Norse afl, from Proto-Germanic abalaz — strength, power.
afl (Icelandic): might, power, strength; force; energy
Definitions
- might, power, strength; force; energy
Ancestry of “afl”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Norse | afl | a hearth; physical strength; force, violence |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | abalaz | strength, power |