Kýmiligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kýmiligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᛘᛁᛚᛁᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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