Þrifligr

Old Norse Dictionary - þrifligr

Meaning of Old Norse word "þrifligr" in English.

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

þrifligr Old Norse word can mean:

þrifligr
adj. thrifty, well-to-do; maðr þ. í rauðum kyrtli, Grett. 67 new Ed., Fms. iii. 135, Fas. i. 314; þrifligra barn, Finnb. 214.
þrifligr
2. cleanly.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
þ.
þáttr.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Finnb.
Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
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