Leista-brækr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Leista-brækr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 leista-brækr

f. pl. breeks with stockings fastened to them, long hose, Eb. 242, Nj. 212, Ísl. ii. 218.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᛁᛁᛋᛏᛅ-ᛒᚱᛅᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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