Æski-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - æski-ligr

Meaning of Old Norse word "æski-ligr" in English.

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

æski-ligr: adj. [Dan. önskelig], to be wished; æskligr sonr, an adopted son, Fms. ii. 196, x. 221: desirable, to one’s wish, æ byrr.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

Dan.: Danish.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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