Hráki

Old Norse Dictionary - hráki

Meaning of Old Norse word "hráki" in English.

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

hráki
a, m. [cp. A. S. hraca = throat; Germ. rachen; also A. S. hræcan, Engl. to retch in vomiting, hawk in spitting]:—spittle, Edda 19, 47 (mythical), SkS. 540, N. G. l. i. 339, K. Á. 6, Stj. 37, Mar. passim. hráka-skírn, f. baptism with spittle in lieu of water, 671. 16.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
cp.
compare.
Engl.
English.
f.
feminine.
Germ.
German.
gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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