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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hnita

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 hnita

1. að, [cp. Dan. nitte sammen; akin to hníta], to clasp or weld together with a hammer, Gísl. 14, Fas. i. 316.

2 hnita

2. að, [see neit], to gleam white like flour, Pál Vídal. (in a ditty).
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hnita

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
allit.
alliteration, alliterative.
ch
chapter.
ch.
chapter.
cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
defect.
defective.
gl
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
lit.
literally.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
opp
opposed to.
p.
page.
pl.
plural.
pres.
present.
pret.
preterite.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gísl.
Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Vídal.
Vídalíns-Postilla.

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