Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Spak-liga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 spak-liga

adv. peaceably, quietly; friðsamliga ok s., Fms. vii. 312; fara s. ok göra eigi hervirki, Ó. H. 206, Fb. ii. 330; þeir fiórn at öllu sem spakligast, Fms. xi. 358; þeir sögðu ekki spakliga konungs orð, vi. 123.

2 spak-liga

2. wisely, like a wise man; göra spakliga, Fms. iv. 82; s. tungan spáði, Pass. 10. 6.

Similar Words

SÁ
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SAFI
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Runic Inscription

spak-liga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.

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