Grefta

Old Norse Dictionary - grefta

Meaning of Old Norse word "grefta" in English.

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

grefta
t, [gröftr, grafa], to earth, bury, Fms. i. 241, Karl. 551, Trist. 14: part. greftr, Bs. i. 426. Stj. 112, 228.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
part.
participle.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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