Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Af-skrámligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 af-skrámligr

adj. [af- intens.; skrámr means a giant; skrimsl, a monster; cp. Engl. to scream], hideous, monstrous; a. illvirki, a sacrilege, K. Á. 222: also spelt askramligr and askramliga, Al. 142, Hom. 155.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

af-skrámligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "af-skrámligr" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
intens.: intensive.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)

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