Ein-hleypr

Old Norse Dictionary - ein-hleypr

Meaning of Old Norse word "ein-hleypr"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

ein-hleypr
adj. a single man without fixed household, unmarried, K. Á. 126, N. G. L. i. 142; opp. to búandi, 26.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛁᚾ-ᚼᛚᛁᚢᛒᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
L.
Linnæus.
opp.
opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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