Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Helgan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 helgan

(helgun), f. sanctification, Hom. 160, Mar. 13, Stj. 141, 149, 1 Cor. i. 30, 1 Thess. iv. 3, 2 Thess. ii. 13, Pass. 24. 2: sacramentum, þessar helganir, skírn ok ferming, K. Á. 20: consecration, h. holds ok blóðs várs Herra Jesu Christi, H. E. i. 463.

Similar Words

há
há-altari
há-bakki
há-band
há-beinn

Runic Inscription

helgan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
m.: masculine.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

H. E.: Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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