Þyrstr

Old Norse Dictionary - þyrstr

Meaning of Old Norse word "þyrstr" in English.

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

þyrstr Old Norse word can mean:

þyrstr: (þystr), adj. thirsty, Vþm. 8, Ls. 6, Eg. 204; (Þórr) er mjök þ. tekr at drekka ok svelgr allstórum, Edda 32.

þyrstr: 2. metaph., þyrstr til e-s, Mar.; þ. í líf e-s, Fas. i. 498, passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

m.: masculine.

þ.: þáttr.

metaph.: metaphorical, metaphorically.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)

Ls.: Loka-senna. (A. I.)

Vþm.: Vafþrúðnis-mál. (A. I.)

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

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