Greypr

Old Norse Dictionary - greypr

Meaning of Old Norse word "greypr" in English.

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

greypr
adj. fierce, cruel, Róm. 333, 346, Fms. x. 380, 385, Eg. 304; g. glæpr, a fearful crime, Bs. ii. 117; g. úhlýðni, 112.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Róm.
Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)
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