Sker-garðr

Old Norse Dictionary - sker-garðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "sker-garðr" in English.

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

sker-garðr
m. [Dan. skærgaard], a reef of rocks in the sea near shore, BS. i. 842, Trist. 8, Rafn. S. (in a verse).

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
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