KRYFJA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

KRYFJA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 KRYFJA

pres. kryf, pret. krufði, part. krufðr and krufinn, to split, embowel; þá krufði hann hana sinn, Fms. v. 194, Fas. ii. 376 (of a fish); svá segja menn at þeir kryfði Þorgeir til hjarta, Fbr. 108; var kálfr einn skorinn ok krufðr, Fas. iii. 33, Mag. 138.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚱᚢᚠᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

lit: literally.
part: participle.
part.: participle.
pres.: present.
pret.: preterite.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mag.: Magus Saga. (G. II.)

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