Mikil-leitr
Old Norse Dictionary - mikil-leitr
Meaning of Old Norse word "mikil-leitr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- mikil-leitr
- adj. having great (i. e. prominent, marked) features, Eg. 304, Fms. ii. 20, x. 15, Þiðr. 176.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛘᛁᚴᛁᛚ-ᛚᛁᛁᛏᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- i. e.
- id est.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Þiðr.
- Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)