Þerfi-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - þerfi-ligr

Meaning of Old Norse word "þerfi-ligr" in English.

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

þerfi-ligr
adj. useful, convenient; er-at mér þerfiligt, it will not do for me, Grett. (in a verse).

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
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