Hval-rif

Old Norse Dictionary - hval-rif

Meaning of Old Norse word "hval-rif" in English.

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

hval-rif
n. a whale’s rib, Háv. 48, Grett. 89.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
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