Viðr-lífi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Viðr-lífi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 viðr-lífi

1. n. = viðrlifnaðr, Sks. 106 new Ed., B. K., freq. in mod. usage.

2 viðr-lífi

2. n. maintenance, Sks. 499; til viðrlífis mönnum, Sturl. iii. 19: spelt viðlíti, Ver. 10 (= behaviour).

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛁᛏᚱ-ᛚᛁᚠᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

B. K.
Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Ver.
Veraldar Saga. (E. II.)
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