Hrogn-kelsi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hrogn-kelsi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hrogn-kelsi

n., proncd. hrokkelsi, the cyclopterus, lump-sucker, collectively; but the male fish is called rauðmagi, the female grámagi or grásleppa, Bjarn. (in a verse), freq. hrokkelsa-fjara, u, f. catching lump-suckers on the beach.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚱᚢᚴᚾ-ᚴᛁᛚᛋᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
ch.: chapter.
f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
n.: neuter.
proncd.: pronounced.

Works & Authors

Bjarn.: Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)

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