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Hugsan

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2 definitions

1 hugsan

f. thought, thinking, Sturl. iii. 242 (opinion), Fms. i. 185, Al. 163; bera h. fyrir e-u, Sturl. i. 206; h. ok ætlun, 656 A. i. 31, N. T., Pass., Vídal., very freq.

2 hugsan

COMPDS: hugsunaraugu, hugsunarlauss, hugsunarleysi.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hugsan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. T.
New Testament.
Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Vídal.
Vídalíns-Postilla.

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