Kýmiligr

Old Norse Dictionary - kýmiligr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kýmiligr" in English.

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

kýmiligr
adj. amusing, funny; kýmiligar sögur, merry tales, Grett. 98 A, Mag. 15, Art. 77; freq. in mod. usage also of a person, but the etymology is not known.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Art.
Artus-kappa Sögur. (G. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Mag.
Magus Saga. (G. II.)
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