Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Grundr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 grundr

n. = grunr; in the phrase, grafa grund at e-u, to enquire into a thing; því gref ek svá mikinn grund hverr þú ert, Konr. (Fr.); hann lét mjök grund at grafa (Ed. gefa) um eptirleitina, Fas. iii. 300.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

grundr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Fr: French in etymologies.
Fr.: French in etymologies.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fr.: Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.
Konr.: Konráðs Saga. (G. III.)

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