Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Nagr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 nagr

m., wrongly spelt naðr, Fms. i. 178 (in a verse), a kind of bird, a magpie (?), Edda (Gl.); sveita nagr, blóðs-nagr, the blood-hawk, raven, poët., Haustl., Ísl. ii. 349 (in a verse).

Similar Words

NA
NÁ-
ná-bítr
ná-bjargir
ná-bleikr

Runic Inscription

nagr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
poët.: poetical, poetically.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Haustl.: Haustlöng. (A. I.)

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