Hórr

Old Norse Dictionary - hórr

Meaning of Old Norse word "hórr" in English.

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

hórr: m., gen. hórs, [Ulf. hôrs = μοιχός; A. S. horing; Engl. whoremonger, etc.], an adulterer, LS. 30.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

Engl.: English.

etc.: et cetera.

f.: feminine.

gen.: genitive.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

S.: Saga.

Ulf.: Ulfilas.

Works & Authors cited:

Ls.: Loka-senna. (A. I.)

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