Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Grátr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 grátr

m. [Dan. graad; Swed. gråt], ‘greiting,’ weeping, Edda 37, Fms. i. 138, Rb. 332, Bret. 68, Mar. gráta-guð, n. the weeping goddess, Freyja, Edda.

Similar Words

GÁ
gá-lausliga
gá-lausligr
gá-lauss
gá-leysi

Runic Inscription

grátr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
Fr: French in etymologies.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
Swed: Swedish.
Swed.: Swedish.

Works & Authors

Bret.: Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)

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