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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