Hvat-leikr
Old Norse Dictionary - hvat-leikr
Meaning of Old Norse word "hvat-leikr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hvat-leikr
- (-leiki), m. boldness, energy, alacrity, presence of mind, Sturl. iii. 42, Fms. vi. 166, Sks. 59 new Ed.; h. ok áræði, Nj. 271; vitsmunir ok h., 262.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚢᛅᛏ-ᛚᛁᛁᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
- Sturl.
- Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)