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Lyfja

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1 lyfja

að, to heal; in the phrase, lyfja e-m elli, to cure one of old age = to kill him downright, Am. 74, Fas. iii. 155, 156; lyfja þeim sitt of beldi, to cure them of their overbearance, Al. 10; skal ek lyfja þér þína íllsku, Flóv. 43.
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Runic Inscription

lyfja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Am.
Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Flóv.
Flóvents Saga. (G. II.)

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