Kross-messa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kross-messa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 Kross-messa

u, f. Cross-mass, twice in a year, once in the spring (Krossmessa á vár), the 3rd of May (Inventio Crucis), and once in autumn, the 14th of September (Elevatio Crucis), K. Á. 188, Rb. 372, Fms. ix. 374.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚱᚢᛋᛋ-ᛘᛁᛋᛋᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
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