Líf-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Líf-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 líf-ligr

adj. ‘vital,’ Hom. 59, Skálda 173, Fms. ii. 226, Barl. 112: alive, living, Skálda 173, opp. to líflauss: lively, full of life, mod.: as also líf-liga, adv. vigorously.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᛁᚠ-ᛚᛁᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)

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