Ýmis-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - ýmis-ligr

Meaning of Old Norse word "ýmis-ligr"

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

ýmis-ligr
(ymiss-ligr), adj. various, diverse, Edda (pref.) 147, 159, Skálda 193, Fms. viii. 1, Sks. 2, Bark 53, Stj. 3, 93, passim: in mod. = sundry, tala um ýmisligt.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
f.
feminine.
mod.
modern.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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