Kyn-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - kyn-ligr

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

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

kyn-ligr
adj. strange, extraordinary, wonderful, Fms. ii. 154, 157, viii. 15, x. 169, xi. 9, Ísl. ii. 352; e-m görisk kynligt, to feel strange, feel ill, Finnb. 336.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Finnb.
Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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