Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skríti-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skríti-ligr

adj. funny, amusing. This word and derivatives, which are very freq. in mod. usage, seem not to occur in old writers, unless it be Post. 26 (paper MS.)

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

skríti-ligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "skríti-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.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
S.: South, Southern.
sing: singular.
sing.: singular.

Works & Authors

Post.: Postula Sögur. (F. III.)

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