HRAMMR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

HRAMMR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 HRAMMR

m. [cp. Goth. hramjan = to nail to the cross], that with which one clutches, a bear’s paw, Finnb. 248, Grett. 101, Ld. 52, Am. 17, Ver. 80, Fb. ii. 289: the palm of the hand, Edda (Gl.); whence hramm-þviti, a, m., poët. for gold, Höfuðl. 17.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚱᛅᛘᛘᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Goth.: Gothic.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.
poët.: poetical, poetically.

Works & Authors

Am.: Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Finnb.: Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Höfuðl.: Höfuðlausn. (A. III.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Ver.: Veraldar Saga. (E. II.)

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