Tungu-mjúkr

Old Norse Dictionary - tungu-mjúkr

Meaning of Old Norse word "tungu-mjúkr" in English.

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

tungu-mjúkr
adj. smooth-tongued, eloquent, Fms. viii. 314, Sks. 315, Sturl. i. 105.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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