Svefn-leysi

Old Norse Dictionary - svefn-leysi

Meaning of Old Norse word "svefn-leysi" in English.

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

svefn-leysi
n. sleeplessness, Fms. viii. 48, Sturl. iii. 73, Pr. 470.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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