Limaðr

Old Norse Dictionary - limaðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "limaðr" in English.

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

limaðr Old Norse word can mean:

limaðr: part. [limr], limbed, esp. of the feet, hands; vel, ílla limaðr, Bs. i. 127, Ld. 20, Fms. v. 238, Ó. H. 74; limaðr mjök, with long limbs, Fms. v.. 206.

limaðr: II. [lim], branching, Fb. iii. 298.

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

Abbreviations used:

esp.: especially.

part.: participle.

s. v.: sub voce.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

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