Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hrokkinn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 hrokkinn

part. (see hrökkva), curled: hrokkin-hárr, -hærðr, adj. curly-haired, Fms. vii. 101, Fbr. 5, 176, Bs. i. 127, Þiðr. 176: hrokkin-skinna, u, f. ‘wrinkle-skin,’ term of abuse for an old woman, Fms. ii. 130: name of a MS. given to it by Torfeus, cp. Fagr-skinna, Grá-skinna, Gullin-skinna, Morkin-skinna, = Fair-skin, Gray-skin, Golden-skin, Rotten-skin, all names of Icel. vellum MSS.

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Runic Inscription

hrokkinn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
f.: feminine.
Icel: Iceland, Icelander, Icelanders, Icelandic.
Icel.: Iceland, Icelander, Icelanders, Icelandic.
l.: Linnæus.
p.: page.
part: participle.
part.: participle.
S.: South, Southern.
vellum: vellum.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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