Klengjask

Old Norse Dictionary - klengjask

Meaning of Old Norse word "klengjask" in English.

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

klengjask: dep. [perh. akin to A. S. clingan, Engl. cling = to cleave to]:—to pick up a quarrel; ok varð Áskatli ílla við, ok þótti hann mjök klengst (MS. kleins) hafa til þessa máls, Rd. 272; ok á þat með engu móti í erfð at ganga. þóat sumir hafi ranglega við klengzt, N. G. l. ii. 402.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

dep.: deponent.

Engl.: English.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

perh.: perhaps.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Rd.: Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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