Myrk-riða

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Myrk-riða

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 myrk-riða

u, f. the ‘mirk-rider,’ an ogress, witch, for witches were supposed to ride on wolves by night, Hb. 20, Edda (Gl.)

Runic Inscription

ᛘᚢᚱᚴ-ᚱᛁᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Hb.
Hauks-bók. (H. IV.)
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