Gæfu-leysi
Old Norse Dictionary - gæfu-leysi
Meaning of Old Norse word "gæfu-leysi"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- gæfu-leysi
- n. lucklessness, Grett. 128, Hrafn. 30.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᚠᚢ-ᛚᛁᚢᛋᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
- Hrafn.
- Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)