Mer-hross
Old Norse Dictionary - mer-hross
Meaning of Old Norse word "mer-hross"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- mer-hross
- and mer-hryssi, n. a mare, Eb. 34, Grág. i. 504, Ísl. ii. 62, Grett. 122, Nj. 167, Rd. 284, Ám. 98.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛘᛁᚱ-ᚼᚱᚢᛋᛋ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Ám.
- Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
- Eb.
- Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
- Grág.
- Grágás. (B. I.)
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
- Rd.
- Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)