Hrein-lífi

Old Norse Dictionary - hrein-lífi

Meaning of Old Norse word "hrein-lífi" in English.

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

hrein-lífi Old Norse word can mean:

hrein-lífi: n. a clean, pure life, chastity, Hom. 67, Lil. 27, n. T., Vídal., Pass, passim.

hrein-lífi: 2. in Roman Catholic times esp. of monastic life, Hom. 93, Bs. i. 269, passim.

hrein-lífi: COMPDS: hreinlífiskona, hreinlífismaðr.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

esp.: especially.

Works & Authors cited:

Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

Lil.: Lilja. (A. III.)

N. T.: New Testament.

Vídal.: Vídalíns-Postilla.

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

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