Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Greið-liga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 greið-liga

(greiðu-liga, B. K. 118), adv. readily, promptly, North. E. ‘gradely,’ Sturl. i. 155, Fms. v. 306, Hkr. iii. 6: quite, downright, actually, þeir eru eptir tveir menn þeir er g. (actually) vóru at víginu, Bjarn. 72; g. berr, quite stripped off, Fb. ii. 139; þó at engir menn bæri vápn á mik g. (downright), Bs. i. 580; ekki vígi ek vötnin g. (really), 575; eigi er ek g. í heyþroti, I am not actually without hay, Ísl. ii. 137.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

greið-liga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
North. E.: Northern English.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

B. K.: Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
Bjarn.: Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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