Skam-rif

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skam-rif

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 skam-rif

n. pl. the short ribs, the lower part of the breast, the brisket, Dipl. v. 18, Fb. ii. 103: metaph., skamrifja-mikill, stout, fat, Grett. 148 A.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚴᛅᛘ-ᚱᛁᚠ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
n.
neuter.
part
participle.
pl.
plural.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Dipl.
Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
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