Líf-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - líf-ligr

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

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

líf-ligr
adj. ‘vital,’ Hom. 59, Skálda 173, Fms. ii. 226, Barl. 112: alive, living, Skálda 173, opp. to líflauss: lively, full of life, mod.: as also líf-liga, adv. vigorously.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
adv.
adverb.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
mod.
modern.
opp.
opposed.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
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