Kerski

Old Norse Dictionary - kerski

Meaning of Old Norse word "kerski" in English.

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

kerski Old Norse word can mean:

kerski: f., often spelt and proncd. keski, [karskr], cheerfulness, mirth, fun, Fas. i. 525; mæla sér gaman ok k., Karl. 473, Ó. H. 170 (in a verse), Korm. (in a verse).

kerski: COMPDS: keskifimr, kerskilátr, kerskimál, kerskimáll, kerskiorð, kerskiorðr.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

proncd.: pronounced.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

Korm.: Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)

Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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