Lífs-tré

Old Norse Dictionary - lífs-tré

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

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

lífs-tré
n. the tree of life, Stj., Sks. 548 (of the cross).

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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