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Svefn-leysi

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1 svefn-leysi

n. sleeplessness, Fms. viii. 48, Sturl. iii. 73, Pr. 470.
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svefn-leysi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "svefn-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

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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