Dag-villr

Old Norse Dictionary - dag-villr

Meaning of Old Norse word "dag-villr" in English.

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

dag-villr
adj. ‘day-wild,’ i. e. not knowing what day it is, K. Á. 190, N. G. L. i. 342.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
i. e.
id est.
L.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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