Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Ván-lygi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 ván-lygi

f. [cp. váljúgr], frustration of hope, disappointment; varða vánlygi er vér reyndum, it was not an exaggeration, i. e. it proved but too true, Am. 91; cp. ok gafsk ván at lygi, Fms. x. 389.

Similar Words

vá
vá-beiða
vá-böl
vá-brestr
vá-fallr

Runic Inscription

ván-lygi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
f.: feminine.
i. e.: id est.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Am.: Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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