Mer-hross

Old Norse Dictionary - mer-hross

Meaning of Old Norse word "mer-hross" in English.

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

mer-hross
and mer-hryssi, n. a mare, Eb. 34, Grág. i. 504, Ísl. ii. 62, Grett. 122, Nj. 167, Rd. 284, Ám. 98.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ám.
Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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