Hrogn

Old Norse Dictionary - hrogn

Meaning of Old Norse word "hrogn" in English.

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

hrogn
n. pl. [Engl. roe; Dan. rogn; Swed. row], roe, spawn, Sks. 48, Landn. 117 (as a nickname), freq.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
Engl.
English.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
Swed.
Swedish.

Works & Authors cited:

Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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