Leik-borð

Old Norse Dictionary - leik-borð

Meaning of Old Norse word "leik-borð" in English.

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

leik-borð
n. a play-board; skjóta (ljótu) leikborði fyrir e-n, to turn the tables upon a person, Gg. 1, Grett. (in a verse).

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Gg.
Grógaldr. (A. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
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