Mat-leysa

Old Norse Dictionary - mat-leysa

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

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

mat-leysa: n. lack of food. Fms. vi. 325, xi. 288, K. Þ. K. 130.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

K. Þ. K.: Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)

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