Hjálp-leysi

Old Norse Dictionary - hjálp-leysi

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

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

hjálp-leysi
n. helplessness, Barl. 147.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
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