Hneykja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hneykja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hneykja

u, f. shame. hneykju-för, f. a journey of disgrace, defeat, Hrafn.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚾᛁᚢᚴᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

acc.
accusative.
f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Th.
Theophilus. (F. III.)
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