Hrogn-kelsi

Old Norse Dictionary - hrogn-kelsi

Meaning of Old Norse word "hrogn-kelsi" in English.

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

hrogn-kelsi
n., proncd. hrokkelsi, the cyclopterus, lump-sucker, collectively; but the male fish is called rauðmagi, the female grámagi or grásleppa, Bjarn. (in a verse), freq. hrokkelsa-fjara, u, f. catching lump-suckers on the beach.

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

Abbreviations used:

ch.
chapter.
f.
feminine.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
n.
neuter.
proncd.
pronounced.

Works & Authors cited:

Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
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