Ekra

Old Norse Dictionary - ekra

Meaning of Old Norse word "ekra" in English.

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

ekra
u, f. [from akr, p. 10], an acre, corn-field, Landn. 125, Al. 52, n. G. l. i. 217, Stj. 400. Judges ix. 32.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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