Mjúkr

Old Icelandic Dictionary - mjúkr

Meaning of Old Icelandic word "mjúkr" in English.

As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):

mjúkr Old Icelandic word can mean:

mjúkr
a.
mjúkr
1) soft to the touch, opp. to harðr (mjúkt skinn);
mjúkr
2) agile, supple (m. ok vel glímufœrr);
mjúkr
3) easy, comfortable (þótti þeim þat mjúkara at taka, er laust flaut);
mjúkr
4) meek, pliable, gentle (þér munu menninir mjúkari en mér).

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛘᛁᚢᚴᚱ

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

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