Mjúk-liga

Old Norse Dictionary - mjúk-liga

Meaning of Old Norse word "mjúk-liga" in English.

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

mjúk-liga
adv. softly, tenderly, Eg. 175, Orkn. 174, Fms. vii. 18, 306: nimbly, ii. 272.

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

Abbreviations used:

adv.
adverb.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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