Ryð

Old Norse Dictionary - ryð

Meaning of Old Norse word "ryð" in English.

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

ryð Old Norse word can mean:

ryð: n. (ryðr, m., Sks. 442 (v. l.), Fas. i. 514, Al. 132):—rust, from the red colour, Stj. 344, Ld. 114, Hom. 15, Matth. vi. 19, 20, passim.

ryð: COMPDS: ryðfrakki, ryðgenginn, ryðskálm, ryðskóf.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

v.: vide.

v. l.: varia lectio.

f.: feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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