Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Brokkari

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 brokkari

a, m. [brocarius = a cart, Du Cange], prop. a cart-horse, hence a trotter, Karl. 48; from brokk, n. a trot; brokka, að, to trot; freq. but of foreign origin.

Similar Words

babbl
bág-lundr
bág-ráðr
bág-rækr
BAGALL

Runic Inscription

brokkari

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
orig: original, originally.
p.: page.
prop: properly.
prop.: properly.

Works & Authors

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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