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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