Dökk-jarpr
Old Norse Dictionary - dökk-jarpr
Meaning of Old Norse word "dökk-jarpr" (or dǫkk-jarpr)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- dökk-jarpr (dǫkk-jarpr)
- adj. dark auburn, Ld. 274.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, dökk-jarpr may be more accurately written as dǫkk-jarpr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛏᚢᚴᚴ-ᛁᛅᚱᛒᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
Works & Authors cited:
- Ld.
- Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)