Hróf

Old Norse Dictionary - hróf

Meaning of Old Norse word "hróf" in English.

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

hróf: n. [A. S. hrôf; Engl. roof; Dutch roef], a shed under which ships are built or kept, Ld. 34, 112, Grág. ii. 400, Landn. 30, Krók. 10 new Ed.; Þangbrands-hróf, BS. i. 14; Stíganda-hróf, FS. 28: in local names, Hróf-á, Hróf-berg (proncd. Hró-berg), Landn.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

Engl.: English.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

proncd.: pronounced.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)

Krók.: Króka Refs Saga. (D. V.)

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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