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ýra

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2 definitions

1 ýra

1. ð, [úr, n.], to drizzle; ýrðisk dögg á reifit, Stj. 397; það ýrir úr honum, it drizzles, rains: the phrase, ýra e-u úr sér, to dole out; or, það ýrir í e-t, to glitter, like drops of dew; ýranda full, a brimful beaker, Ad. 6: of the glittering particles in iron or other ore, ýrt járn, corned iron; in the saying, ýrt járn kvað kerling, átti kníf deigan.

2 ýra

2. u, f. a squirt; Ílluga ýrur skella einatt framan í Sveini, a ditty, Espól. 1758.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

ýra

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "ýra" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
n.
neuter.
part
participle.

Works & Authors

Ad.
Arinbjarnar-drápa. (A. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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