Krás

Old Norse Dictionary - krás

Meaning of Old Norse word "krás"

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

krás
f. [Dan. kraase], a dainty, Þkv. 24, Stj. 58, Barl. 96, 200, 656 A. 2; dýrðligar krásir, Bs. i. 152; heiðarlegar krásir, Fs. 5; margskonar krásir, Fms. iii. 36; krása diskr, Ó. H. 85; sá hefir krás er krefr, a saying, Sól.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Sól.
Sólarljóð. (A. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þkv.
Þryms-kviða. (A. I.)
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