Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Grip

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 grip

n. a grip, grasp; upp-grip, plenty to take, abundance; á-grip, q. v.; yfir-grip, compass: medic. spots on the skin, believed to be the finger-prints or marks of goblins or demons, Fél.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

grip

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
medic.: medicinally.
n.: neuter.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fél.: Félags-rit.

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