Gæfu-leysi

Old Norse Dictionary - gæfu-leysi

Meaning of Old Norse word "gæfu-leysi" in English.

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

gæfu-leysi
n. lucklessness, Grett. 128, Hrafn. 30.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
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