Hrekkr

Old Norse Dictionary - hrekkr

Meaning of Old Norse word "hrekkr" in English.

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

hrekkr
m., pl. ir, gen. pl. ja, [Dan. rænke], a trick, piece of mischief, Mag. 9, Fas. ii. 372, Nikd. 40; hrekkir ok slægðir, Stat. 273.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
gen.
genitive.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Mag.
Magus Saga. (G. II.)
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