Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kýmiligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 kýmiligr

adj. amusing, funny; kýmiligar sögur, merry tales, Grett. 98 A, Mag. 15, Art. 77; freq. in mod. usage also of a person, but the etymology is not known.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

kýmiligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
sing: singular.

Works & Authors

Art.: Artus-kappa Sögur. (G. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Mag.: Magus Saga. (G. II.)

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