HNIPNA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

HNIPNA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 HNIPNA

að, [Ulf. ga-nipnan, Mark x. 22; A. S. hnipian], to droop, despond, Gkv. 2. 5, 7, Skv. 3. 13: in Shetl. neebin is nodding drowsily.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚾᛁᛒᚾᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
esp
especially.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
S.
South, Southern.
Ulf.
Ulfilas.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Gkv.
Guðrúnar-kviða. (A. II.)
Skv.
Sigurðar-kviða. (A. II.)
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