Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hjóna

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 hjóna

n. = hjón or hjú; this form seems to be a nom. sing., and not gen. pl., in N. G. L. i. 340 (v. l.), Grág. i. 212, 287, Am. 94, Bs. i. 60, and perh. in Nj. 57; for the references see hjún below.

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Runic Inscription

hjóna

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

gen.: genitive.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
nom.: nominative.
perh.: perhaps.
pl.: plural.
sing: singular.
sing.: singular.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Am.: Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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