Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skrækr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skrækr

m., pl. skrækir, a shriek, yell, Edda 61; reka upp skræk, Eb. 326; með skræk, Fbr. 212; skræki stóra, Bs. ii. 110. skræk-hljóðaðr, adj. shrill-voiced.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

skrækr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)

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