Old Norse Dictionary Entry

HRÓF

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 HRÓF

n. [A. S. hrôf; Engl. roof; Dutch roef], a shed under which ships are built or kept, Ld. 34, 112, Grág. ii. 400, Landn. 30, Krók. 10 new Ed.; Þangbrands-hróf, Bs. i. 14; Stíganda-hróf, Fs. 28: in local names, Hróf-á, Hróf-berg (proncd. Hró-berg), Landn.

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Runic Inscription

HRÓF

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
ch: chapter.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
loc: local, locally.
n.: neuter.
proncd.: pronounced.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
Krók.: Króka Refs Saga. (D. V.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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