Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Tigu-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 tigu-ligr

adj. (tigúrligr, Fms. vii. l. c., Barl. 35), lordly, princely; t. forvista, Fms. x. 273; tiguligir siðir, Magn. 434; inn tiguligi maðr, Ó. H. 241; í hinu tiguligstu yfirlæti, Bs. i. 130; herligra mann né tigurligra, Fms. vii. 69; tigurligt borð, Barl. 35; at engi hefði sét fegra mann eðr tigurligra sýnum, Fms. vi. 438; tigurlig ok tillystilig, Stj. 417.

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Runic Inscription

tigu-ligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
l.: Linnæus.
l. c.: loco citato.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Magn.: Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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