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Skyn-leysi

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1 skyn-leysi

n. senselessness, want of reason, Sks. 776, Barl. 133, 180.
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skyn-leysi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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