Girni-ligr
Old Norse Dictionary - girni-ligr
Meaning of Old Norse word "girni-ligr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- girni-ligr
- adj. desirable, to be coveted, Sks. 499; girnilegt til fróðleiks, Gen. iii. 6, passim, Fms. v. 259 (pleasant, engaging).
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛁᚱᚾᛁ-ᛚᛁᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- n.
- neuter.
- s. v.
- sub voce.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)