Hengi-

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hengi-

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛁᚾᚴᛁ-

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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