Hóf-liga

Old Norse Dictionary - hóf-liga

Meaning of Old Norse word "hóf-liga" in English.

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

hóf-liga
adv. with moderation, fitly, justly, Fms. viii. 373: fairly, tolerably, Nj. 105, Sturl. iii. 169, Róm. 353 (cautiously).

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

Abbreviations used:

adv.
adverb.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Róm.
Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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