kvöfum
Kvöfum is a term that appears in certain historical Icelandic texts, particularly those related to sagas and medieval law. Its exact meaning can be somewhat elusive and context-dependent, but it generally refers to a type of property or a claim upon property, often associated with land or livestock. Some scholars interpret kvöfum as a form of pledge or security, where a person would entrust a valuable item as collateral for a debt or agreement. Others suggest it might denote a right of use or usufruct, allowing someone to benefit from another's property under specific conditions.
The term is not common in modern Icelandic usage and is primarily encountered in academic studies of