Bók-lauss

Old Norse Dictionary - bók-lauss

Meaning of Old Norse word "bók-lauss" in English.

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

bók-lauss
adj. (bók-leysi, n.), book-less, void of learning, Bs. ii. 125, Mar. 145; = utanbókar, Clem. 60.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Clem.
Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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