loftsæl
Loftsæl is a term with roots in Old Norse, often translated as "loft sale" or "attic sale." Historically, it referred to the practice of selling goods or commodities stored in a loft or upper level of a building. This could range from agricultural produce to crafted items. In some contexts, it also carried a connotation of selling items that were no longer in immediate use or were perhaps of lesser quality, akin to a clear-out or a form of early second-hand dealing.
The concept of loftsæl can be found in historical records pertaining to trade and household economies in