Krá

Old Norse Dictionary - krá

Meaning of Old Norse word "krá"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

krá
f. [Dan. kro], a nook, corner; krá eðr hyrning, Stj. 152, Bs. ii. 134, Skáld H. 6. 2, freq. in mod. usage.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚱᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Skáld H.
Skáld Helga-rímur. (A. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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