Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Annarr-hverr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 annarr-hverr

adj. pron. every other alternately; annan hvern dag, Fms. iv. 81, Symb. 57; annathvert orð, every other (second) word, Nj. 33, Fas. i. 527: at öðruhverju, used as adv., every now and then, Eg. 52, Sturl. i. 82, Hkr. ii. 292.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

annarr-hverr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
pron.: pronoun, pronominal, pronominally.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Symb.: Symbolae. (H. IV.)

View All Sources →