Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kurteisliga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 kurteisliga

adv. courteously, gracefully; heilsa k., Fms. i. 78: splendidly, stately, tjalda þeir búð sína vel ok k., Ld. 104; en er svá k. var komit ráða-hag Dagfinns, Odd. 32: gently, with dignity, bar hann svá k. sinn harm, Ld. 228.

Similar Words

KÁ
ká-beinn
ká-vísi
ká-víslega
ká-vísligr

Runic Inscription

kurteisliga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Odd.: Stjörnu-Odda draumr. (D. V.)

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