Grimm-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary - grimm-leikr

Meaning of Old Norse word "grimm-leikr" in English.

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

grimm-leikr
(-leiki), m. savageness, cruelty, Eg. 255, Nj. 176, Fms. x. 380, Hom. 42, Sks. 496, Stj. 256, Mar. passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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