Himin-raufar
Old Norse Dictionary - himin-raufar
Meaning of Old Norse word "himin-raufar"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- himin-raufar
- f. pl. the sluices of heaven, Skálda 210, Mar. 10.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᛘᛁᚾ-ᚱᛅᚢᚠᛅᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- l.
- line.
- pl.
- plural.
Works & Authors cited:
- Mar.
- Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
- Skálda
- Skálda. (H. I.)