Hrökkvi-áll

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hrökkvi-áll

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hrökkvi-áll (hrǫkkvi-áll)

m. a wriggling eel, poët. for a snake, Bragi: hrökkvi-skafl, m., poët. = brák (q. v.), a tanner’s tool, Fms. vi. (in a verse): hrökkvi-vöndr, m. a whip, Lex. Poët.

Orthography

The word "{$word}" can also be spelled as "{$older_form}" in older orthography, where "ö" is represented as "ǫ".

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚱᚢᚴᚴᚢᛁ-ᛅᛚᛚ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

gl
glossary.
m.
masculine.
poët.
poetical, poetically.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Lex. Poët.
Lexicon Poëticum by Sveinbjörn Egilsson, 1860.

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old Norse Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"