Ekra
Old Norse Dictionary - ekra
Meaning of Old Norse word "ekra"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- ekra
- u, f. [from akr, p. 10], an acre, corn-field, Landn. 125, Al. 52, n. G. l. i. 217, Stj. 400. Judges ix. 32.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᚴᚱᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- l.
- line.
- L.
- Linnæus.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Al.
- Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
- Landn.
- Landnáma. (D. I.)
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
- Stj.
- Stjórn. (F. I.)