Girni-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Girni-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 girni-ligr

adj. desirable, to be coveted, Sks. 499; girnilegt til fróðleiks, Gen. iii. 6, passim, Fms. v. 259 (pleasant, engaging).

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛁᚱᚾᛁ-ᛚᛁᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
n.
neuter.
s. v.
sub verbo.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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