Hefndar-gjöf

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hefndar-gjöf

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hefndar-gjöf (hefndar-gjǫf)

f. a gift of revenge, ill-fated gift, donum Danaorum.

Orthography

The word "{$word}" can also be spelled as "{$older_form}" in older orthography, where "ö" is represented as "ǫ".

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛁᚠᚾᛏᛅᚱ-ᚴᛁᚢᚠ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan
Danish.
f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old Norse Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"