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Kroppa

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 kroppa

1. að, to crop, pick; þá settisk fluga ein á hönd honum ok kroppaði, Edda 69; kroppa gras, to crop grass, graze.

2 kroppa

2. u, f. a nickname, Landn.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kroppa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.
opp
opposed to.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)

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