Old Norse Dictionary Entry

HRAMMR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 HRAMMR

m. [cp. Goth. hramjan = to nail to the cross], that with which one clutches, a bear’s paw, Finnb. 248, Grett. 101, Ld. 52, Am. 17, Ver. 80, Fb. ii. 289: the palm of the hand, Edda (Gl.); whence hramm-þviti, a, m., poët. for gold, Höfuðl. 17.

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Runic Inscription

HRAMMR

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "HRAMMR" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Goth.: Gothic.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.
poët.: poetical, poetically.

Works & Authors

Am.: Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Finnb.: Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Höfuðl.: Höfuðlausn. (A. III.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Ver.: Veraldar Saga. (E. II.)

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