Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Nauðigr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 nauðigr

adj., in old writers often contr. nauðgan, nauðgir, nauðgum, forced, unwilling, N. G. L. i. 12, Ld. 172; Þyri fór mjök nauðig, Fms. ii. 132, Landn. 247; láta hann fara nauðgan, Nj. 114; ef maðr færir mann nauðgan ördrag eða lengra … varðar þat, Grág. ii. 131; af nauðgum múnkum, Fms. vii. 207; með nauðgum kosti, Barl. 70; þó honum væri þetta nauðigt, Flóv.; taka konu nauðga, to ravish, Fms. ix. 451, D.I. i. 243, N. G. L. ii. 52.

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Runic Inscription

nauðigr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
contr.: contracted.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Flóv.: Flóvents Saga. (G. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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