Skrapa

Old Norse Dictionary - skrapa

Meaning of Old Norse word "skrapa" in English.

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

skrapa Old Norse word can mean:

skrapa
að, [Engl. scrape], to scrape, clatter; beinin skrapa í skinuinu, Fas. ii. 252; skrapanda hagl, Sks. 229; öxin skrapaði við, Grett. 88 A; járnit skrapar við tennr, Mar.; penningar skrapa lítt í pungi, Bs. ii. 223.
skrapa
2. to scratch; ú-skrapat bréf, D. N. iv. 304; upp gefa, né af sínum skrám skrapa, Thom. 192.

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

Abbreviations used:

Engl.
English.
gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
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