Mjúk-lyndr

Old Norse Dictionary - mjúk-lyndr

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

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

mjúk-lyndr
adj. meek-tempered, gentle, Stj., Barl., Fms. v. 240, x. 108, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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