Hrokkinn

Old Norse Dictionary - hrokkinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "hrokkinn" in English.

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

hrokkinn: part. (see hrökkva), curled: hrokkin-hárr, -hærðr, adj. curly-haired, FmS. vii. 101, Fbr. 5, 176, BS. i. 127, Þiðr. 176: hrokkin-skinna, u, f. ‘wrinkle-skin,’ term of abuse for an old woman, FmS. ii. 130: name of a MS. given to it by Torfeus, cp. Fagr-skinna, Grá-skinna, Gullin-skinna, Morkin-skinna, = Fair-skin, Gray-skin, Golden-skin, Rotten-skin, all names of Icel. vellum MSS.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

cp.: compare.

f.: feminine.

Icel.: Iceland, Icelander, Icelanders, Icelandic.

l.: line.

part.: participle.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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