Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skrýða

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 skrýða

d, [skrúð], to clothe, put on; Krist skrýdduð ér, Hom. (St.): to adorn, embellish.

2 skrýða

2. reflex. to dress, skrýðask hárklæðum, sorgar-búnaði, loðkápu, Stj. 356, 642, Sks. 226; skrýddr konunglegu skrúði, Fms. vii. 107; skrýddir dýrligum klæðum, 623. 53; eru nú margir staðir skrýddir (adorned) af þeim görsemum, Fms. vii. 100, v. l.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

skrýða

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "skrýða" 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.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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