Kröptugr

Old Norse Dictionary - kröptugr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kröptugr" (or krǫptugr) in English.

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

kröptugr (krǫptugr)
adj. [kraptr], strong, Str. 60, Hrafn. 27, H. E. i. 513.

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

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

H. E.
Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Str.
Strengleikar. (G. II.)
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