Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Grimm-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 grimm-ligr

adj. ‘grim-like,’ fierce, Eg. 305, Nj. 104, Hkr. i. 10, Fms. ii. 100, vi. 131: savage, Edda 19; g. atganga, a furious onslaught, Mar. 575; g. orrosta, Bret.; g. dómr, Fms. ii. 223: fearful, Fs. 17; g. gnýr, a fearful crash, Sl. 57.

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Runic Inscription

grimm-ligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
l.: Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Bret.: Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sl.: Sólarljóð. (A. III.)

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