Hrufa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hrufa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hrufa

u, f. [hrjúfr], a crust, the rough surface of a stone.

2 hrufa

β. the crust or scab of a boil or the like; h. á sári, N. G. L. i. 162, 305, Stj. 345, Bs. ii. 23.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚱᚢᚠᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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