Lok-leysa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lok-leysa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 lok-leysa

or lok-lausa, u, f, ‘without end,’ nonsense, absurdity, Nj. 214, Sks. 620, Blas. 45, Orkn. 346 (of a promise not fulfilled), Fms. viii. 102, Karl. 50, passim; cp. endi-leysa.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᚢᚴ-ᛚᛁᚢᛋᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Blas.: Blasius Saga. (F. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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