Skrækr

Old Norse Dictionary - skrækr

Meaning of Old Norse word "skrækr" in English.

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

skrækr
m., pl. skrækir, a shriek, yell, Edda 61; reka upp skræk, Eb. 326; með skræk, Fbr. 212; skræki stóra, Bs. ii. 110. skræk-hljóðaðr, adj. shrill-voiced.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
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