Rór

Old Norse Dictionary - rór

Meaning of Old Norse word "rór" in English.

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

rór: adj., fem. ró, neut. rótt, [ró]:—calm, composed; Þorbjörn man ekki rór í bygðinni við þik, Krók. 37 C; róir menn, hógsamir ok friðsamir, Fms. x. 415; Guðs boðorð má neykkvi helzt cun rói hugr of rannsaka, 677. 6; miklu eru róari góðir menn en íllir, 12: neut., sofa rótt, to sleep sweetly; ú-rór, restless, unruly: e-m er ó-rótt, to feel restless.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

fem.: feminine.

m.: masculine.

neut.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Krók.: Króka Refs Saga. (D. V.)

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