Lyrgr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lyrgr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 lyrgr

in., mod. lurgr, a forelock (?); only in the phrase, taka e-m lyrg (mod. taka í lurginn á e-m), to take one by the forelock, by the ears (vulg.), Fas. ii. 341; cp. the Engl. loggerheads.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᚢᚱᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
loc: local, locally.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

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