Skraut-ligr
Old Norse Dictionary - skraut-ligr
Meaning of Old Norse word "skraut-ligr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- skraut-ligr
- adj. showy, rich, splendid, Fms. ii. 261, vi. 179, Ld. 28, 114, Fbr. 143, Háv. 58: of colours, uxi mikill ok s., a brindled ox, Vápn. 21.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᚴᚱᛅᚢᛏ-ᛚᛁᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- n.
- neuter.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fbr.
- Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Háv.
- Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
- Ld.
- Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
- Vápn.
- Vápnfirðinga Saga. (D. II.)