Púðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Púðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 púðr

n. [Engl. powder; Lat. pulvis], gunpowder; the word was borrowed from the English during the English trade, for the Danes say krudt.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᚢᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan
Danish.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
n.
neuter.

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