Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Tor-rek

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 tor-rek

n. (qs. tor-wrek, a dismal wreck, sad loss), a loss, detriment; ef maðr er stolinn fé sínn … ok lýsa sínu torreki, N. G. L. i. 83; furðu mikit t. görir faðir þinn sér at, Hkr. i. 73; várt t. lízk verra, Sighvat: the name of a poem, Sona-torrek, Sons’ loss, Eg.

Similar Words

TÁ
tá-hreinn
tá-járn
tá-meyra
tá-tilja

Runic Inscription

tor-rek

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.: neuter.
qs.: quasi.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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