Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sæl-lífr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sæl-lífr

adj. living a life of enjoyment, Edda 13; s. at fæðslu, Greg. 22 (of Dives); svá s. sem Salomon, Eluc.; hirt þú líkam þinn ok georsk eigi s., Hom. (St.)

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

sæl-lífr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Eluc.: Elucidarium. (F. II.)
Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

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