Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Knáligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 knáligr

adj. deft, brisk-looking; þeir vóru knáligir menn ok vóru mjök grjótpálar fyrir búi Ósvífrs, Ld. 122; miðaldra menn ok inir knáligustu, Sturl. i. 99.

Similar Words

KÁ
ká-beinn
ká-vísi
ká-víslega
ká-vísligr

Runic Inscription

knáligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "knáligr" 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

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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