Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sæl-lífi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sæl-lífi

n. a life of enjoyment; krásir eðr s., Stj. 68; vanr áðr sæmd ok s., Fms. iii. 95; á engis konungs æfi var þar alþýðu slíkt s. sem um hans daga, vi. 441; sællífis paradís, Stj. 39: = Lat. luxuria, Róm. 303.

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Runic Inscription

sæl-lífi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Lat: Latin.
Lat.: Latin.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Róm.: Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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