Old Norse edit

Etymology 1 edit

From Proto-Germanic *reudaz.

Adjective edit

rjóðr

  1. red, ruddy
    rjóðr í andliti

Etymology 2 edit

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

Alternative forms edit

Noun edit

rjóðr n

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