Hryggi-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - hryggi-ligr

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

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

hryggi-ligr
adj. (-liga, adv.), mournful, sad, Fms. vi. 229, Sks. 227, Stj. 573, Róm. 239.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
adv.
adverb.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Róm.
Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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