Ellilyf

Old Norwegian Dictionary - ellilyf

Meaning of Old Norwegian word "ellilyf" in Norwegian.

As defined by the Johan Fritzer's Old Norwegian dictionary:

ellilyf
ellilyf, n. Lægemiddel mod Alderdom; ellilyfÁsanna kaldtes Iduns Æbler, fordiGuderne foryngedes ved at smage der-paa, naar de ældedes (SE. 1, 9819). SE.I, 30415. I en anden Betydning sagdesman at lyfja e-m elli, nemlig ved atskille en af med Livet, inden han fik blivegammel, se under lyfja.

Part of speech: n

Possible runic inscription in Medieval Futhork:ᚽᛚᛚᛁᛚᛦᚠ
Medieval Runes were used in Norway from 11th to 15th centuries.
Futhork was a continuation of earlier Younger Futhark runes, which were used to write Old Norse.

Abbreviations used:

a.
accusativ.
n.
Neutrum.

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