Griplur

Old Norse Dictionary - griplur

Meaning of Old Norse word "griplur" in English.

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

griplur Old Norse word can mean:

griplur: f. pl. groping; henda griplur til e-s, to grope after, Eluc. 22; griplur er sem hendi þá, Mkv. 2: gloves without fingers, mittens.

griplur: II. name of an epic Rímur in parchment, a dimin. = Rímur af Hrómundi Gripssyni.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

pl.: plural.

v.: vide.

dimin.: diminutive.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Eluc.: Elucidarium. (F. II.)

Mkv.: Málshátta-kvæði. (A. III.)

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