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Griplur

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 griplur

f. pl. groping; henda griplur til e-s, to grope after, Eluc. 22; griplur er sem hendi þá, Mkv. 2: gloves without fingers, mittens.

2 griplur

II. name of an epic Rímur in parchment, a dimin. = Rímur af Hrómundi Gripssyni.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

griplur

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
dimin.
diminutive.
f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eluc.
Elucidarium. (F. II.)
Mkv.
Málshátta-kvæði. (A. III.)

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