Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skura

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skura

u, f. [skera], a score, trench; skurn ok skurur, Karl. 279; engar skurur (diggings?) skulu þeir göra út í megin-forsinn frá veiði herra Finns, D. N. iv. 156.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

skura

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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