Leyfi

Old Norse Dictionary - leyfi

Meaning of Old Norse word "leyfi" in English.

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

leyfi Old Norse word can mean:

leyfi: n. [Engl. leave], leave, permission, Fms. ii. 79, viii. 271, K. Á. 176, Sks. 59, Bs. i. 500; lof eða leyfi, Fb. ii. 266; taka leyfi af e-m, to take leave, Flóv. 32, Str. 64: of poetical licence, Edda 120, 124.

leyfi: COMPDS: leyfidagr, leyfislaust.

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

Abbreviations used:

Engl.: English.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

Flóv.: Flóvents Saga. (G. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Str.: Strengleikar. (G. II.)

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