Þrek-virki

Old Norse Dictionary - þrek-virki

Meaning of Old Norse word "þrek-virki" in English.

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

þrek-virki
n. a deed of derring-do, Fær. 49, Nj. 183, Grett. 116.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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