Dreka-merki
Old Norse Dictionary - dreka-merki
Meaning of Old Norse word "dreka-merki"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- dreka-merki
- n. the sign of a dragon, Karl. 35 1; the constellation Scorpio is also called Sporð-dreka-merki. The language distinguishes between flug-dreki, the flying dragon of the tales, and sporð-dreki, a tailed dragon, i. e. a scorpion.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛏᚱᛁᚴᛅ-ᛘᛁᚱᚴᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- i. e.
- id est.
- l.
- line.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Karl.
- Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)