Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sprok

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sprok

n. pl. [Dan. sprog; Germ. sprache], foreign phrases, gibberish; útlend sprok, Eggert, (mod.) sprok-verskr, adj. mixing one’s native language with foreign jargon.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

sprok

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
ch: chapter.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
Germ: German.
Germ.: German.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.