Grátr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Grátr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚱᛅᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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