Drif-hvítr

Old Norse Dictionary - drif-hvítr

Meaning of Old Norse word "drif-hvítr" in English.

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

drif-hvítr
and drift-hvítr, adj. white as driven snow, Karl. 546: naut., leggja til drifs, to lie adrift.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
naut.
nautical.

Works & Authors cited:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
➞ See all works cited in the dictionary

Also available in related dictionaries:

This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages descending from Old Norse.

Back
↑