Lyfja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lyfja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᚢᚠᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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