Sjúk-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary - sjúk-leikr

Meaning of Old Norse word "sjúk-leikr" in English.

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

sjúk-leikr
m. and sjúk-leiki, a, m., the weak form prevails in old writers:—sickness, Fms. vi. 156, 158, viii. 443, ix. 501, Rb. 336, Sks. 105, Jb. 114, Anecd. 2, K. Á. 104, passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Anecd.
Anecdoton. (H. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Jb.
Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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