Hrein-lífi

Old Norse Dictionary - hrein-lífi

Meaning of Old Norse word "hrein-lífi"

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

Old Norse word hrein-lífi can mean:hrein-lífi

hrein-lífi
n. a clean, pure life, chastity, Hom. 67, Lil. 27, n. T., Vídal., Pass, passim.
hrein-lífi
2. in Roman Catholic times esp. of monastic life, Hom. 93, Bs. i. 269, passim.
hrein-lífi
COMPDS: hreinlífiskona, hreinlífismaðr.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
esp.
especially.

Works & Authors cited:

Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Lil.
Lilja. (A. III.)
N. T.
New Testament.
Vídal.
Vídalíns-Postilla.
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
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