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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hrein-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

1 definitions

1 hrein-leikr

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

Runic Inscription

hrein-leikr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "hrein-leikr" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

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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