Mikil-leitr

Old Norse Dictionary - mikil-leitr

Meaning of Old Norse word "mikil-leitr" in English.

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

mikil-leitr
adj. having great (i. e. prominent, marked) features, Eg. 304, Fms. ii. 20, x. 15, Þiðr. 176.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
i. e.
id est.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
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