Old Norse Dictionary Entry

ó-hræsi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 ó-hræsi

n. a loathsome thing, 623. 17 (where spelt ohresi), Ísl. ii. 420 (spelt óręsi), Fas. ii. 263, freq. in mod. usage; þú ert mesta úhræsi! óhræsið þitt, thou naughty thing!

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

ó-hræsi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

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