Hrein-lífr

Old Norse Dictionary - hrein-lífr

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

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

hrein-lífr
adj. clean-living, pure of life, Bs. i. 275, Hom. (St.) 3, Nikd. 34, passim; opp. to saurlífi and saurlífr.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.
opp.
opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
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