Lífs-kenning

Old Norse Dictionary - lífs-kenning

Meaning of Old Norse word "lífs-kenning" in English.

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

lífs-kenning
f. ‘life’s-doctrine,’ the gospel, Clem. 49.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Clem.
Clements Saga. (F. III.)
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