Hnefa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hnefa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hnefa

að, to clasp with the fist, Eb. 90 new Ed., Karl. 356.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚾᛁᚠᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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