Hrein-gálkn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hrein-gálkn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hrein-gálkn

n. a απ. λεγ., Hým. 24; no doubt falsely for hraun-gálkn = a monster of the wilderness: hraun and hölkn are twin words used alliteratively.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚱᛁᛁᚾ-ᚴᛅᛚᚴᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

lit
literally.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Hým.
Hýmis-kviða. (A. I.)

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