Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lækning

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 lækning

f. a cure, as also the art of healing, Nj. 154, Sks. 117, Stj. 625, Hom. 133, Bs. i. 639–643:—medicine, góð lækning, Pr. 473; lækningar kaup, a fee for a cure, N. G. L. i. 67; lækningar lyf, a medicine, Stj. 272, see lyf; lækuingar bragð, a cure, Fms. viii. 442. lækninga-maðr, m. a leech, = læknir.

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Runic Inscription

lækning

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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