Hval-rif

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hval-rif

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hval-rif

n. a whale’s rib, Háv. 48, Grett. 89.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᛅᛚ-ᚱᛁᚠ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
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