Spak-liga

Old Norse Dictionary - spak-liga

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

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

spak-liga Old Norse word can mean:

spak-liga: adv. peaceably, quietly; friðsamliga ok s., Fms. vii. 312; fara s. ok göra eigi hervirki, Ó. H. 206, Fb. ii. 330; þeir fiórn at öllu sem spakligast, Fms. xi. 358; þeir sögðu ekki spakliga konungs orð, vi. 123.

spak-liga: 2. wisely, like a wise man; göra spakliga, Fms. iv. 82; s. tungan spáði, Pass. 10. 6.

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

Abbreviations used:

adv.: adverb.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.

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