Skrækr
Old Norse Dictionary - skrækr
Meaning of Old Norse word "skrækr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- skrækr
- m., pl. skrækir, a shriek, yell, Edda 61; reka upp skræk, Eb. 326; með skræk, Fbr. 212; skræki stóra, Bs. ii. 110. skræk-hljóðaðr, adj. shrill-voiced.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᚴᚱᛅᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
- pl.
- plural.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Eb.
- Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)
- Fbr.
- Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)