Svarkr

Old Norse Dictionary - svarkr

Meaning of Old Norse word "svarkr" in English.

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

svarkr
m. a proud, haughty woman, Edda 108, Ó. H. 11, Hkr. i. 180, Fbr. 163, Gísl. 82, Orkn. 382 (v. l.), Grett. 195 new Ed.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Gísl.
Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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