Líkn-samr

Old Norse Dictionary - líkn-samr

Meaning of Old Norse word "líkn-samr" in English.

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

líkn-samr
adj. gracious, merciful, Stj. 547, Edda 15.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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