Icelandic

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From rjóða (to redden, smear [with blood]).

Noun

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rjóður m (genitive singular rjóðs, no plural)

  1. (poetic) one who reddens, smears with blood (used in kennings)
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Derived terms
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  • rjóður branda (warrior, literally one who reddens swords (with blood))

Etymology 2

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Related to rjóða (to clear away).

Noun

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rjóður n (genitive singular rjóðurs, nominative plural rjóður)

  1. forest clearing, glade
  2. a mown spot in an otherwise overgrown field
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Etymology 3

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Related to rjóða (to redden, smear [with blood]) and rjóður¹; also to rauður (red).

Adjective

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rjóður (comparative rjóðari, superlative rjóðastur)

  1. red, reddish, flushed (in the face)
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