Kerald

Old Norse Dictionary - kerald

Meaning of Old Norse word "kerald" in English.

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

kerald
n., proncd. kjarald, a cask, Matth. xiii. 48, Blas. 43; þeir kváðusk rakit hafa spor svá stór sem keralds botna, Grett. 111 A, esp. in dairy-work:—a measure, K. Á. 206.

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

Abbreviations used:

esp.
especially.
n.
neuter.
proncd.
pronounced.

Works & Authors cited:

Blas.
Blasius Saga. (F. III.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
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