Dús

Old Norse Dictionary - dús

Meaning of Old Norse word "dús" in English.

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

dús
(dos, Björn), n. [Norse duus], a lull, dead calm, in the proverb, opt kömr æðiregn ór dúsi, a lull is often followed by a heavy shower, Eb. (in a verse).

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Björn
Biörn Halldórsson.
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
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