KERSKI

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

KERSKI

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 KERSKI

f., often spelt and proncd. keski, [karskr], cheerfulness, mirth, fun, Fas. i. 525; mæla sér gaman ok k., Karl. 473, Ó. H. 170 (in a verse), Korm. (in a verse).

2 KERSKI

COMPDS: keskifimr, kerskilátr, kerskimál, kerskimáll, kerskiorð, kerskiorðr.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛁᚱᛋᚴᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
proncd.: pronounced.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Korm.: Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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