Forn-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - forn-ligr

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

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

forn-ligr
adj. old, with the notion of worn out, decayed, Fær. 186, Pm., Fms. ii. 142, Fas. ii. 300; fræði f., old lore, Fms. iii. 90.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Pm.
Pétrs-máldagi. (J. I.)
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