Kerski

Old Norse Dictionary - kerski

Meaning of Old Norse word "kerski"

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

Old Norse word kerski can mean:kerski

kerski
f., often spelt and proncd. keski, [karskr], cheerfulness, mirth, fun, Fas. i. 525; mæla sér gaman ok k., Karl. 473, Ó. H. 170 (in a verse), Korm. (in a verse).
kerski
COMPDS: keskifimr, kerskilátr, kerskimál, kerskimáll, kerskiorð, kerskiorðr.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
proncd.
pronounced.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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