Rösk-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Rösk-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 rösk-leikr (rǫsk-leikr)

m. briskness, deftness, Fms. vi. 35, Sturl. ii. 217, Orkn. 344 old Ed.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚱᚢᛋᚴ-ᛚᛁᛁᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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