Lifr

Old Norse Dictionary - lifr

Meaning of Old Norse word "lifr" in English.

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

lifr: f., gen. sing. and nom. pl. lifrar: [A. S. lifer; Engl. liver; Germ. leber]:—the liver, Fbr. 137, Edda 76, Stj. 309, Grett. 137, passim: blóð-lifr, coagulated blood.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

Engl.: English.

f.: feminine.

gen.: genitive.

Germ.: German.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

nom.: nominative.

pl.: plural.

S.: Saga.

sing.: singular.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)

Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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