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á-hlýðinn

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1 á-hlýðinn

adj. giving a willing ear, listening readily; ekki á., obstinate, self-willed, Fms. vi. 431; á. um fjártökur, greedy of gain, vii. 209, where, however, the Morkinsk. (p. 337) reads, á. um fortölur, easy to persuade, which suits the context better; á. til grimleiks, Fms. x. 380, Thom. 28.
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Runic Inscription

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á-hlýðinn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "á-hlýðinn" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

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Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
ch
chapter.
m.
masculine.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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