Fyrir-ljúga

Old Norse Dictionary - fyrir-ljúga

Meaning of Old Norse word "fyrir-ljúga" in English.

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

fyrir-ljúga
laug, to forswear by lies, Fms. viii. 293: f. trú sinni, to forswear one’s faith, Karl. 38: with acc. to slander, Fas. iii. 307.

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

Abbreviations used:

acc.
accusative.
f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
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