Skinn-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary - skinn-leikr

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

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

skinn-leikr
m. a ‘skin-game,’ = skinndráttr, Sturl. iii. 188, Háv. 54, Fbr. 140, Bs. i. 648, 680.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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