Smjörr

Old Norse Dictionary - smjörr

Meaning of Old Norse word "smjörr" (or smjǫrr) in English.

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

smjörr (smjǫrr): adj. buttered; smjörvan graut, Fms. vi. (in a verse).

Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, smjörr may be more accurately written as smjǫrr.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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