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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hrjá

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 hrjá

f. a rout, (cp. slang Engl. row), struggle, Fms. vi. 212, Fas. ii. 505.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hrjá

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
neut.
neuter.
p.
page.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.
Stef. Ól.
Stefán Ólafsson.
Th.
Theophilus. (F. III.)

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