Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hóra

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 hóra

1. að, to commit adultery, Stj. 197, Gþl. 136; hóra undir bónda sinn, Jb. 448 B, D. I. i. 262: with acc., K. Á. 122, Sks. 455, 575: reflex., Stj. 398. Jb. 124, Grett. 204 new Ed.

2 hóra

2. u, f. [Germ. hure; Engl. whore, harlot], Fas. i. 99, N. G. L. i. 70.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

hóra

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

acc.: accusative.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
Germ: German.
Germ.: German.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.

Works & Authors

D. I.: Diplomatarium Islandicum. (J. I.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Jb.: Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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