Hrein-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary - hrein-leikr

Meaning of Old Norse word "hrein-leikr"

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

hrein-leikr
(-leiki), m. cleanliness: metaph. purity; h. hjartans, Hom. 11, Mar.: chastity, Al. 58, K. Á. 74.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
metaph.
metaphorical, metaphorically.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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