Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sjúk-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sjúk-leikr

m. and sjúk-leiki, a, m., the weak form prevails in old writers:—sickness, Fms. vi. 156, 158, viii. 443, ix. 501, Rb. 336, Sks. 105, Jb. 114, Anecd. 2, K. Á. 104, passim.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

sjúk-leikr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Anecd.: Anecdoton. (H. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Jb.: Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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