Rjóðr

Old Norse Dictionary - rjóðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "rjóðr" in English.

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

rjóðr Old Norse word can mean:

rjóðr: adj. ruddy, of the face or cheek; rjóðr í andliti, Fms. iv. 38, viii. 25, x. 35; rauðan ok rjóðan, Rm. 18; andlit með rjóðum lit, Str. 44; kaf-r., rjóð í kinnum, freq. in mod. usage.

rjóðr: 2. red; búnaðr rjóðr af gulli, Karl. 181, (rare.)

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

Similar entries:

Rjóðr (II)

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

freq.: frequent, frequently.

m.: masculine.

mod.: modern.

v.: vide.

l.: line.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Rm.: Rígsmál. (A. II.)

Str.: Strengleikar. (G. II.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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