Vírr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vírr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 vírr

m. [Engl. wire], a wire, thread of metal; draga vír, silfr-vír. víra-virki, n, ‘wire-work’ esp. of filigree, Pr. 434, Clar., D. N. ii. 147; kaleikr með víra-virkjum, Vm. 52.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛁᚱᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Clar.: Clarus Saga. (G. II.)
D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Vm.: Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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