Drift

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Drift

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 drift

dript, f. a snow-drift; þar var snjár í driptum, Sturl. i. 84; hvítt sem drift, white as driven snow, Ó. H. 170.

Runic Inscription

ᛏᚱᛁᚠᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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