Skam-rif

Old Norse Dictionary - skam-rif

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

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

skam-rif: n. pl. the short ribs, the lower part of the breast, the brisket, Dipl. v. 18, Fb. ii. 103: metaph., skamrifja-mikill, stout, fat, Grett. 148 A.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

metaph.: metaphorical, metaphorically.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

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