Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Viljugr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 viljugr

adj. willing, ready, Sks. 348; v. til e-s, Fms. v. 144: to one’s liking, honum var viljaðra en nokkurum öðrum gott at göra, Karl. 543; var mér ok viljugt at heyra ekki bréfit, Bs. i. 861; hvárt sem henni væri þat viljugt eða miðr, Fas. i. 17; þann veg sem honum væri viljugastr, Bs. i. 910.

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Runic Inscription

viljugr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "viljugr" 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.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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