Greyp-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Greyp-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 greyp-ligr

adj. fierce, fearful; g. langræki, Hom. 143, Stj. 144; g. sár, fearful wounds, Fas. iii. 126.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚱᛁᚢᛒ-ᛚᛁᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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