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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