Sigg

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sigg

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 sigg

n. [akin to seigr, sigi?], = Lat. callus; hans hörund er svá hart sem sigg villi-galtar, Þiðr. 180, 297; þat var hart sem sigg ok ekki blóð í, Fbr. 77 new Ed., freq. in mod. usage.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᛁᚴᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
ch.: chapter.
f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
gen.: genitive.
Lat: Latin.
Lat.: Latin.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

View All Sources

Back to Letter S

Back to Homepage

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"