Hrein-lífi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hrein-lífi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hrein-lífi

n. a clean, pure life, chastity, Hom. 67, Lil. 27, N. T., Vídal., Pass, passim.

2 hrein-lífi

2. in Roman Catholic times esp. of monastic life, Hom. 93, Bs. i. 269, passim.

3 hrein-lífi

COMPDS: hreinlífiskona, hreinlífismaðr.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚱᛁᛁᚾ-ᛚᛁᚠᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Lil.
Lilja. (A. III.)
N. T.
New Testament.
Vídal.
Vídalíns-Postilla.
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