Skríti-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - skríti-ligr

Meaning of Old Norse word "skríti-ligr"

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

skríti-ligr
adj. funny, amusing. This word and derivatives, which are very freq. in mod. usage, seem not to occur in old writers, unless it be Post. 26 (paper MS.)

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
mod.
modern.
S.
Saga.
sing.
singular.

Works & Authors cited:

Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
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