Skam-rækr

Old Norse Dictionary - skam-rækr

Meaning of Old Norse word "skam-rækr" in English.

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

skam-rækr: adj. having a short memory for revenge, FmS. v. 325, MS. 656 B. 2.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

S.: Saga.

s. v.: sub voce.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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