Kristr

Old Norse Dictionary - kristr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kristr" in English.

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

kristr Old Norse word can mean:

kristr
m. Christ, see p. 93; cp. Hvíta-Kristr.
kristr
COMPDS: Kristskirkja, Kristsminni, Kristsmusteri.
kristr
II. in pr. names, Krist-röðr, Fms., Krist-rún, etc.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.
compare.
m.
masculine.
etc.
et cetera.
pr.
proper, properly.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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