Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lofligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 lofligr

adj. praising; loflig ræða, a panegyric, Skálda 197; loflig orð, laudation, Hkr. iii. 244: glorious, praiseworthy, Stj. 288, Blas. 47; í hans lofligu lífi, Orkn. 160.

Similar Words

LÁ
lá-deyða
lá-garðr
Lá-land
labba

Runic Inscription

lofligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
gl: glossary.
n.: neuter.
neg: negative, negatively.
sing: singular.

Works & Authors

Blas.: Blasius Saga. (F. III.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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