Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skjót-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skjót-ligr

adj. ‘shot-like,’ fleet, quick, alert; s. í viðbragði, Fms. vii. 175; s. til karlmennsku, Nj. 183; hann var hinn skjótligsti at sjá, Fær. 256: sudden, s. dauði, Sks. 231.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

skjót-ligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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