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Lög-leysa

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1 lög-leysa lǫg-leysa

u, f. lawlessness, a lawless state, Gþl. 361, Bs. i. 71, Hkr. ii. 134, Magn. 472, Fms. xi. 294, Sks. 339.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

lög-leysa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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