Líf-lát

Old Norse Dictionary - líf-lát

Meaning of Old Norse word "líf-lát" in English.

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

líf-lát Old Norse word can mean:

líf-lát: n. loss of life, death; andlát (q. v.) is a natural, líflát a violent death, a being put to death, or death from wounds, Ó. H. 74, 219, Fms. i. 46, ii. 30, Ísl. ii. 270, Ld. 8, Bs. i. 78, Fs. 61, Barl. 129.

líf-lát: COMPDS: líflátsdagr, líflátsdómr, líflátsverðr.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

q. v.: quod vide.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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