Stygð

Old Norse Dictionary - stygð

Meaning of Old Norse word "stygð"

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

stygð
f. a ‘shunning,’ aversion, anger; með s., Stj. 268; hafa s. við e-n, to shew dislike to, Fms. x. 98; görði hann þá stygð mikla við frændr Arinbjarnar ok vini, Eg. 538; hann mælti fátt, en af stygð (peevishly) þat er var, Eb. 270; stygðar strengr, Pass. 21. 12; and-stygð. stygðar-fullr, adj. froward, Mar.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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