ýra

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

ýra

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 ýra

1. ð, [úr, n.], to drizzle; ýrðisk dögg á reifit, Stj. 397; það ýrir úr honum, it drizzles, rains: the phrase, ýra e-u úr sér, to dole out; or, það ýrir í e-t, to glitter, like drops of dew; ýranda full, a brimful beaker, Ad. 6: of the glittering particles in iron or other ore, ýrt járn, corned iron; in the saying, ýrt járn kvað kerling, átti kníf deigan.

2 ýra

2. u, f. a squirt; Ílluga ýrur skella einatt framan í Sveini, a ditty, Espól. 1758.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᚱᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
n.
neuter.
part
participle.

Works & Authors

Ad.
Arinbjarnar-drápa. (A. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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