Svip-liga
Old Norse Dictionary - svip-liga
Meaning of Old Norse word "svip-liga"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- svip-liga
- adv. sweepingly, rashly; fara hölzti s., Valla L. 223: suddenly, of a sudden; deyja s., to die suddenly.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᚢᛁᛒ-ᛚᛁᚴᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adv.
- adverb.
- L.
- Linnæus.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Valla L.
- Valla Ljóts Saga. (D. II.)