Greypr
Old Norse Dictionary - greypr
Meaning of Old Norse word "greypr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- greypr
- adj. fierce, cruel, Róm. 333, 346, Fms. x. 380, 385, Eg. 304; g. glæpr, a fearful crime, Bs. ii. 117; g. úhlýðni, 112.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚱᛁᚢᛒᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Róm.
- Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)