HAMA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

HAMA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 HAMA

að, [cp. höm = shanks in animals, whence Engl. ham], of cattle or horses in a storm, to stand and turn tail to wind, leaving off grazing.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛅᛘᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
p.
page.
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