Gand-rekr

Old Norse Dictionary - gand-rekr

Meaning of Old Norse word "gand-rekr" in English.

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

gand-rekr: m. a gale brought about by witchcraft, Bs. i. 647 (in a verse), Edda (Gl.)

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

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