Hævesk-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - hævesk-ligr

Meaning of Old Norse word "hævesk-ligr"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

hævesk-ligr
adj. well-mannered, polite, Fms. vi. 131; h. siðr, Al. 4.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛅᚢᛁᛋᚴ-ᛚᛁᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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