Þurs-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary - þurs-ligr

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

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

þurs-ligr
adj. like a giant, Fas. iii. 240: of gaunt, demon-like appearance, mikill maðr ok sterkr, svartr ok þ., Þorf. Karls. ch. 7.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
ch.
chapter.
f.
feminine.
þ.
þáttr.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
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