Skam-lífi

Old Norse Dictionary - skam-lífi

Meaning of Old Norse word "skam-lífi"

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

skam-lífi
n. the being short-lived, Fms. vi. 229, Hkr. i. 251.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
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