Saur-lífi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Saur-lífi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 saur-lífi

n. (opp. to hreinlífi), an unclean life, fornication, Gþl. 216, O. H. L. 87, Fms. x. 264.

2 saur-lífi

COMPDS: saurlífiskona, saurlífismaðr, saurlífissynd.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᛅᚢᚱ-ᛚᛁᚠᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
opp
opposed to.
opp.
opposed.
opp. to
opposed to.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
O. H. L.
Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)
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