Glyrnur

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Glyrnur

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 glyrnur

f. pl. [glóra], cat’s eyes glittering in the dark, Fas. iii. 385: in mod. usage as a cant name for eyes red or blood-shot.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛚᚢᚱᚾᚢᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
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