Hrein-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - hrein-ligr

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

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

hrein-ligr
adj. cleanly, clean, Bárð. 171, Dipl. v. 10, passim: metaph. pure, chaste, Mar.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
metaph.
metaphorical, metaphorically.
pl.
plural.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bárð.
Bárðar Saga. (D. V.)
Dipl.
Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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