Greyp-ligr
Old Norse Dictionary - greyp-ligr
Meaning of Old Norse word "greyp-ligr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- greyp-ligr
- adj. fierce, fearful; g. langræki, Hom. 143, Stj. 144; g. sár, fearful wounds, Fas. iii. 126.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚱᛁᚢᛒ-ᛚᛁᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fas.
- Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
- Hom.
- Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
- Stj.
- Stjórn. (F. I.)