Kröf

Old Norse Dictionary - kröf

Meaning of Old Norse word "kröf" (or krǫf) in English.

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

kröf (krǫf): f., gen. krafar, pl. krafir, [krefja], a claim, demand, Stj. 225; K. Á. 220, Fms. i. 66.

Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, kröf may be more accurately written as krǫf.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

gen.: genitive.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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