Sæl-lífr

Old Norse Dictionary - sæl-lífr

Meaning of Old Norse word "sæl-lífr" in English.

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

sæl-lífr
adj. living a life of enjoyment, Edda 13; s. at fæðslu, Greg. 22 (of Dives); svá s. sem Salomon, Eluc.; hirt þú líkam þinn ok georsk eigi s., Hom. (St.)

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Eluc.
Elucidarium. (F. II.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
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