Lymskr

Old Norse Dictionary - lymskr

Meaning of Old Norse word "lymskr" in English.

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

lymskr
adj. [Dan. lumsk; perh. derived from lómr II], wily, cunning, Sturl. ii. 117, Fas. iii. 616, Bs. i. 549.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
Dan.
Danish.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
perh.
perhaps.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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