Hrygg-afl

Old Norse Dictionary - hrygg-afl

Meaning of Old Norse word "hrygg-afl" in English.

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

hrygg-afl
n. strength of the back, FaS. ii. 345, Greg. 22, MS. 655 xi. 2.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
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