Hvat-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary - hvat-leikr

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

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

hvat-leikr
(-leiki), m. boldness, energy, alacrity, presence of mind, Sturl. iii. 42, Fms. vi. 166, Sks. 59 new Ed.; h. ok áræði, Nj. 271; vitsmunir ok h., 262.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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