Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dygðugr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 dygðugr

adj. ‘doughty,’ faithful, trusty; d. þjónusta, Fas. i. 90; d. maðr, Grett. 143 A, Th. 12: efficient, having virtue in them, of inanimate things, Stj. 99, 215.

2 dygðugr

β. in mod. eccl. writers, virtuous, good.

Similar Words

dá
dá-
dá-fallegr
dá-la
dá-leikar

Runic Inscription

dygðugr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
eccl: ecclesiastical.
eccl.: ecclesiastical.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Th.: Theophilus. (F. III.)

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