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Leik-bróðir

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 leik-bróðir

m. a play-fellow, Fær. 58.

2 leik-bróðir

II. [Lat. laicus], a lay-brother received into a convent, D. N. iv. 89.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

leik-bróðir

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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