Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Göfug-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 göfug-ligr gǫfug-ligr

adj. worshipful, glorious; fagr ok g. álitum, Hkr. i. 10, 223, Fms. vii. 63, x. 234, 289, 294, Th. 23: magnificent, Edda 12; kirkja g., Bs. i. 645; g. veizla, a grand banquet, Þíðr. 220; g. sigr, a glorious victory, Stjörnu-Odd. 16.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

göfug-ligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
gl: glossary.
lit: literally.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Odd.: Stjörnu-Odda draumr. (D. V.)
Th.: Theophilus. (F. III.)

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