Svip-liga

Old Norse Dictionary - svip-liga

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

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

svip-liga
adv. sweepingly, rashly; fara hölzti s., Valla L. 223: suddenly, of a sudden; deyja s., to die suddenly.

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

Abbreviations used:

adv.
adverb.
L.
Linnæus.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Valla L.
Valla Ljóts Saga. (D. II.)
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