Seigr

Old Norse Dictionary - seigr

Meaning of Old Norse word "seigr" in English.

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

seigr Old Norse word can mean:

seigr: adj. [Dan. seig], tough; seigu leiri, Sks. 416; seigr í sinum, Flóv. 27, Karl. 475; seig bönd, Hom. 124.

seigr: 2. metaph. tough, stubborn; seigr á sitt mál, Fms. x. 300: difficult, þat mun veita seigt, ii. 118; seigt er svöngum at skruma, Fb. i. 211; þat er seigt at segja, Fms. vi. 376.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

Dan.: Danish.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

v.: vide.

metaph.: metaphorical, metaphorically.

Works & Authors cited:

Flóv.: Flóvents Saga. (G. II.)

Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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