Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dýrkan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 dýrkan

f. worship, adoration, 623. 11: veita goðum d., 655. 1: in pl., Stj. 54: glorifying, dýrkan andar ok likama. 50; afguða-d., skurðgoða-d., idolatry.

Similar Words

dá
dá-
dá-fallegr
dá-la
dá-leikar

Runic Inscription

dýrkan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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