Leista-brækr
Old Norse Dictionary - leista-brækr
Meaning of Old Norse word "leista-brækr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- leista-brækr
- f. pl. breeks with stockings fastened to them, long hose, Eb. 242, Nj. 212, Ísl. ii. 218.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛚᛁᛁᛋᛏᛅ-ᛒᚱᛅᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- l.
- line.
- pl.
- plural.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eb.
- Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)