Nykr

Old Icelandic Dictionary - nykr

Meaning of Old Icelandic word "nykr" in English.

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

nykr Old Icelandic word can mean:

nykr
(gen. -rs, pl. nykrar), m.
nykr
1) a fabulous water-being (mostly appearing in the shape of a grey horse);
nykr
2) the hippopotamus.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚾᚢᚴᚱ

Abbreviations used:

gen.
genitive.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

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