Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Grimd

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 grimd

f. grimness, fierceness; sakir grimðar eðr íllvilja, Fms. i. 71; en eigi skorti hann spekt né grimd, 117; grimdar-andi, breathing wrath, Stj. 288; grimdar-mála dagar, days of wrath, Stj. 642. 2 Kings xix. 3; grimdar-náttúra, savage disposition, Mar. 604: grimdar-fullr, adj. savage, Fms. i. 207, Stj. 469: grimdar-hugr, m. fiery mood, Fms. v. 271.

2 grimd

II. metaph. a biting frost; var grimd svá mikil at klæði þeirra freri, Fas. ii. 427: grimdar-frost, n. id., Bs. i. 381.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

grimd

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
f.: feminine.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
id.: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
m.: masculine.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
n.: neuter.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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