Greyp-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - greyp-ligr

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

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

greyp-ligr
adj. fierce, fearful; g. langræki, Hom. 143, Stj. 144; g. sár, fearful wounds, Fas. iii. 126.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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