Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dapr-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 dapr-ligr

adj. (-liga, adv.), dismal, sad; hnipin ok d., Ísl. ii. 196; kona d., a dreary looking woman, Sturl. ii. 212; d. ásjóna, a sad look, Fms. i. 262; d. draumar, dismal dreams, vi. 404.

Similar Words

dá
dá-
dá-fallegr
dá-la
dá-leikar

Runic Inscription

dapr-ligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
l.: Linnæus.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

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

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