Grimm-liga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Grimm-liga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 grimm-liga

adv. grimly, fiercely, sternly, esp. in the phrase, hefna g., to take a fearful revenge, Fms. i. 266, vii. 157, x. 221, Fas. i. 13; g. reiðr, fearfully angry, Anal. 240; gráta g., to ‘greit’ sorely, Skv. 3. 25.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚱᛁᛘᛘ-ᛚᛁᚴᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
l.: Linnæus.
p.: page.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Anal.: Analecta. (D. II.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Skv.: Sigurðar-kviða. (A. II.)

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