Hrokkinn
Old Norse Dictionary - hrokkinn
Meaning of Old Norse word "hrokkinn"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hrokkinn
- part. (see hrökkva), curled: hrokkin-hárr, -hærðr, adj. curly-haired, FmS. vii. 101, Fbr. 5, 176, BS. i. 127, Þiðr. 176: hrokkin-skinna, u, f. ‘wrinkle-skin,’ term of abuse for an old woman, FmS. ii. 130: name of a MS. given to it by Torfeus, cp. Fagr-skinna, Grá-skinna, Gullin-skinna, Morkin-skinna, = Fair-skin, Gray-skin, Golden-skin, Rotten-skin, all names of Icel. vellum MSS.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚱᚢᚴᚴᛁᚾᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- cp.
- compare.
- f.
- feminine.
- Icel.
- Iceland, Icelander, Icelanders, Icelandic.
- l.
- line.
- part.
- participle.
- S.
- Saga.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Fbr.
- Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Þiðr.
- Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)