Himin-raufar

Old Norse Dictionary - himin-raufar

Meaning of Old Norse word "himin-raufar" in English.

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

himin-raufar
f. pl. the sluices of heaven, Skálda 210, Mar. 10.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
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