Hafn-leysa

Old Norse Dictionary - hafn-leysa

Meaning of Old Norse word "hafn-leysa" in English.

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

hafn-leysa
u, f. (hafn-leysi, n., Hkr. iii. 266), a harbourless coast, Sks. 223, n. G. L. i. 10, Eg. 161, Fs. 150.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
L.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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