rjóðr

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Old Norse

Etymology 1

From Proto-Germanic *reudaz.

Adjective

rjóðr

  1. red, ruddy
    rjóðr í andliti

Etymology 2

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

Alternative forms

Noun

rjóðr n

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