rjóðr

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Old Norse

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Etymology 1

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From Proto-Germanic *reudaz.

Adjective

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rjóðr

  1. red, ruddy
    rjóðr í andliti

Etymology 2

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From Proto-Germanic *reudaną (to clear, eradicate).

Alternative forms

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Noun

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rjóðr n

  1. open space in a forest, clearing
    skógr rjóðrum hǫggvinn