Harki

Old Norse Dictionary - harki

Meaning of Old Norse word "harki" in English.

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

harki Old Norse word can mean:

harki
a, m. rubbish, trash, (= mod. skran); kistur ok annar h., Karl. 554, Bs. i. 830, Fs. 44.
harki
COMPDS: harkabörn, harkageta, harkalið, harkamaðr, harkasamliga.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
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