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Glýja

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 glýja

1. u, f. dazzling from whiteness. glýju-skin, n. dazzling light.

2 glýja

2. að, to be gleeful, Hðm. 7. glýjaðr, part. gleeful, Vsp. 39; fá-glyjaðr, dismal, Eyvind.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

glýja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
part
participle.
part.
participle.

Works & Authors

Hðm.
Hamðis-mál. (A. II.)
Vsp.
Völuspá. (A. I.)

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