Girni-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - girni-ligr

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

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

girni-ligr
adj. desirable, to be coveted, Sks. 499; girnilegt til fróðleiks, Gen. iii. 6, passim, Fms. v. 259 (pleasant, engaging).

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
n.
neuter.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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