Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Orð-skrípi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 orð-skrípi

n. scurrility; mælti hann hin mestu o. (foul language) áðr hann væri hengdr, Fms. vii. 303; en hafa eigi hvert o. (every bad phrase) þat sem fornskáldin nýttu, Skálda 160.

Similar Words

Ó
Ó-
ó-elja
ó-grynni
ó-hljóð

Runic Inscription

orð-skrípi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

lit: literally.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)

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