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Lifnaðr

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 lifnaðr

m. life, conduct of life, Stj. 55, 223, freq. in mod. usage: ó-lifnaðr, a wicked life.

2 lifnaðr

2. convent life, a convent, Ann. 1231, Fms. xi. 444, Bs. i. 857, ii. 151.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

lifnaðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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