Kerald
Old Norse Dictionary - kerald
Meaning of Old Norse word "kerald"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- kerald
- n., proncd. kjarald, a cask, Matth. xiii. 48, Blas. 43; þeir kváðusk rakit hafa spor svá stór sem keralds botna, Grett. 111 A, esp. in dairy-work:—a measure, K. Á. 206.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛁᚱᛅᛚᛏ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- esp.
- especially.
- n.
- neuter.
- proncd.
- pronounced.
Works & Authors cited:
- Blas.
- Blasius Saga. (F. III.)
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
- K. Á.
- Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)