Heimsk-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - heimsk-ligr

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

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

heimsk-ligr: (proncd. heimsligr, 623. 19, Sturl. ii. 34 C, Fas. ii. 326), adj. foolish, silly, Sks. 73, 302, Fms. vi. 208; h. orð, foolish (foul) language, Sturl. ii. 34, passim; h. gaman, Fs. 71.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

l.: line.

proncd.: pronounced.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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