Hentr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hentr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛁᚾᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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