Hrein-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hrein-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hrein-leikr

(-leiki), m. cleanliness: metaph. purity; h. hjartans, Hom. 11, Mar.: chastity, Al. 58, K. Á. 74.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚱᛁᛁᚾ-ᛚᛁᛁᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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