Helgan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Helgan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛁᛚᚴᛅᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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