Krumma

Old Norse Dictionary - krumma

Meaning of Old Norse word "krumma" in English.

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

krumma
u, f. (krymma, Hkv. Hjörv. 22), [Germ. krum], a crooked, clownish hand, paws, Skíða R. 8, Fms. iii. 189, vi. 206, Grett. 124 new Ed., Ísl. ii. 443.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
Germ.
German.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
R.
Rimur.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hkv.
Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)
Hkv. Hjörv.
Helga-kviða Hjörvarðssonar. (A. II.)
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