Skrýða

Old Norse Dictionary - skrýða

Meaning of Old Norse word "skrýða"

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

Old Norse word skrýða can mean:skrýða

skrýða
d, [skrúð], to clothe, put on; Krist skrýdduð ér, Hom. (St.): to adorn, embellish.
skrýða
2. reflex. to dress, skrýðask hárklæðum, sorgar-búnaði, loðkápu, Stj. 356, 642, Sks. 226; skrýddr konunglegu skrúði, Fms. vii. 107; skrýddir dýrligum klæðum, 623. 53; eru nú margir staðir skrýddir (adorned) af þeim görsemum, Fms. vii. 100, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
l.
line.
reflex.
retlexive.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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