Karl-leggr

Old Norse Dictionary - karl-leggr

Meaning of Old Norse word "karl-leggr" in English.

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

karl-leggr
m. the male lineage, the agnates, Gþl. 244, passim; opp. to kvennleggr.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
opp.
opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
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