Grein

As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):

grein Old Icelandic word can mean:

grein

(pl. -ir), f.

grein

1) branch (of a tree), division;

grein

2) point, head, part (í öllum ~um); í annarri g., in the second place;

grein

3) cause, reason; fyrir þá g., therefore;

grein

4) distinction; sjá ~ handa, to discern one’s hands; gera ~ á e-u, to explain;

grein

5) understanding, discernment; gløggrar ~ar, sharpwitted;

grein

6) dissent, discord (varð mart til ~a með þeim); vald fyrir utan alla g., undisputed (absolute) power.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚱᛁᛁᚾ

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This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages closely related to Old Icelandic.

• Old Norse - Cleasby & Vigfusson Dictionary
• Old Norwegian - Johan Fritzner's Dictionary