Kyrr

Old Icelandic Dictionary - kyrr

Meaning of Old Icelandic word "kyrr" in English.

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

kyrr Old Icelandic word can mean:

kyrr
a.
kyrr
1) still, quiet, at rest; halda vápni kyrru, to hold a weapon at rest; sitja um kyrt, to remain quiet; setjast um kyrt, to take to rest (in life); halda kyrru fyrir, not to stir;
kyrr
2) neut., kyrt, as adv. gently; tak þú kyrt þar á, touch it gently.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚢᚱᚱ

Abbreviations used:

adv.
adverb.
neut.
neuter.

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