Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hentr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 hentr

adj. fit, suited for one; eigi eru mér fjárleitir hentar, Nj. 26, Grett. 23 new Ed.; hvat er þér hentast at vinna? Nj. 54, Fms. i. 127; er slíkum mönnum bezt hent þar, there is the right place for such men, Orkn. 322.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

hentr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
ch: chapter.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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