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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lífs-tré

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1 lífs-tré

n. the tree of life, Stj., Sks. 548 (of the cross).
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

lífs-tré

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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