Krummi

Old Norse Dictionary - krummi

Meaning of Old Norse word "krummi" in English.

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

krummi: a, m. a pet name of a raven, perhaps Crook-beak, Edda (Gl.),Ósv. S. 3, 4, 6; freq. in popular songs,—Krummi krunkar úti, | kallar á nafna sinn; Krumminn á skjá, skjá, | skekr belgi þrjá, þrjá, etc.; betr skrifa krumma klær, Jón. Þorl. Krumma-kvæði, n. Raven song.

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

Abbreviations used:

etc.: et cetera.

freq.: frequent, frequently.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

S.: Saga.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Ósv.: Ósvalds Saga. (K. II.)

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