Strigi

Old Norse Dictionary - strigi

Meaning of Old Norse word "strigi" in English.

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

strigi: a, m. [Dan. strie], sack-cloth, coarse cloth; lérept, váðmál, strigi, n. G. L. iii. 205; skyrta af striga, Art. 10; tólf álnir striga, Rétt. 4; striga-dúkr, Fb. i. 212; striga-slitri, Clar., freq. in mod. usage.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.: Danish.

freq.: frequent, frequently.

L.: Linnæus.

m.: masculine.

mod.: modern.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Art.: Artus-kappa Sögur. (G. II.)

Clar.: Clarus Saga. (G. II.)

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Rétt.: Réttarbætr. (B. II.)

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