Líf-lát

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Líf-lát

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 líf-lát

n. loss of life, death; andlát (q. v.) is a natural, líflát a violent death, a being put to death, or death from wounds, Ó. H. 74, 219, Fms. i. 46, ii. 30, Ísl. ii. 270, Ld. 8, Bs. i. 78, Fs. 61, Barl. 129.

2 líf-lát

COMPDS: líflátsdagr, líflátsdómr, líflátsverðr.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᛁᚠ-ᛚᛅᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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