Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vírr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 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.

Similar Words

vá
vá-beiða
vá-böl
vá-brestr
vá-fallr

Runic Inscription

vírr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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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