Skyld-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary - skyld-leikr

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

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

skyld-leikr
(-leiki), m. relationship, = skuldleikr, N. G. L. i. 49, Stj., freq. in mod. usage.

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

Abbreviations used:

freq.
frequent, frequently.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors cited:

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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