Mál-krókar

Old Norse Dictionary - mál-krókar

Meaning of Old Norse word "mál-krókar" in English.

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

mál-krókar
m. pl. pettifoggery, sophistry, Barl. 143, Clem. 59, Mar. 1028, Clar.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Clar.
Clarus Saga. (G. II.)
Clem.
Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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