Skap-bráðr

Old Norse Dictionary - skap-bráðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "skap-bráðr" in English.

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

skap-bráðr
adj. hot-headed, Nj. 219, Valla L. 203; e-m verðr skapbrátt, to lose one’s temper, Grett. 117 A.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
L.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Valla L.
Valla Ljóts Saga. (D. II.)
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