Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hengi-

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 hengi-

a prefix, hanging: hengi-flug, n. a precipice: hengi-kjöftr, m. hang-jaw, name of a giant, Edda (Gl.): hengi-skafl, m. a jutting heap of snow, Bs. i. 640: hengi-tjöld, n. hangings, Jm. 21: hengi-vakr, m. a kind of bird, prob. the kittywake: hengi-vígskörð, n. pl. jutting ramparts, Sks. 417.

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Runic Inscription

hengi-

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
part: participle.
pl.: plural.
prob: probable, probably.
prob.: probable, probably.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Jm.: Jóns-máldagi. (J. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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