Þurs-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - þurs-ligr

Meaning of Old Norse word "þurs-ligr"

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

þurs-ligr: adj. like a giant, Fas. iii. 240: of gaunt, demon-like appearance, mikill maðr ok sterkr, svartr ok þ., Þorf. Karls. ch. 7.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

ch.: chapter.

f.: feminine.

þ.: þáttr.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

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