Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skap-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 skap-ligr

adj. [Engl. shapely], shapely, handsome; kona stór vexti en þó skaplig, Grett. 143 new Ed.

2 skap-ligr

2. suitable, due, meet, Fms. vi. 176; hús svá mikit at þér sé skapligt (suitable) at hvíla i, xi. 4; kenningar hans vóru skapligar ok skemtiligar, his teachings were suitable and instructive, Bs. i. 164; sem skapligt var, as was due, Ld. 32: due, meet, deserved, skapligt erendi, Fms. viii. 90, Eb. 84; hann mun þykkjask eiga við oss skapligan fund, Fms. i. 309 (x. 356).

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Runic Inscription

skap-ligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
ch: chapter.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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