Old Norse Dictionary Entry

KERRA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 KERRA

1. u, f., gen. pl. kerrna, Stj. 288, [for. word], a car, chariot, Bret. 68, Stj. 204, 288, 387, Al. 42, Fb. i. 320; kerra sólarinnar, Edda 7; kerra Þórs, Nj. 131; eldlig k., Niðrst. 9; kerru gætir, a charioteer, Skálda 194, Pr. 477: the zodiacal sign, Rb. kerru-sleði, a, m. a kind of sledge, D. N.

2 KERRA

2. t, to force or throw the neck backwards; hnakka-kertr (part.), throwing the neck backwards; heldr en ekki hnakka-kertr, höndum stingr mjaðmir á, Hallgr.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

KERRA

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
for.: foreign.
gen.: genitive.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
part: participle.
part.: participle.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bret.: Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Hallgr.: Hallgrímr Pétrsson.
Niðrst.: Niðrstigningar Saga. (F. III.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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