Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hljóðna

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 hljóðna

að, to become silent, dumb, from surprise, Sturl. ii. 151 (v. l.), Fas. iii. 311: impers., þá hljóðnar um hann, he became silent, ii. 433; þar til hljóðnar um mál þessi, till the noise about it subsides, Grett. 125 A.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

hljóðna

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
impers: impersonal.
impers.: impersonal.
l.: Linnæus.
pers.: person, personal.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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