Lok-leysa

Old Norse Dictionary - lok-leysa

Meaning of Old Norse word "lok-leysa" in English.

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

lok-leysa
or lok-lausa, u, f, ‘without end,’ nonsense, absurdity, Nj. 214, Sks. 620, Blas. 45, Orkn. 346 (of a promise not fulfilled), Fms. viii. 102, Karl. 50, passim; cp. endi-leysa.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.
compare.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Blas.
Blasius Saga. (F. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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