Lík-þrá

Old Norse Dictionary - lík-þrá

Meaning of Old Norse word "lík-þrá"

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

Old Norse word lík-þrá can mean:lík-þrá

lík-þrá
f. leprosy, Mirm., Magn. 517, Stj. 324, 616, Fas. iii. 642, n. T.
lík-þrá
COMPDS: líkþráfullr, líkþrámaðr, líkþrásótt.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Mirm.
Mirmants Saga. (G. II.)
N. T.
New Testament.
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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