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.)