Hvítingr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hvítingr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hvítingr

m. a kind of whale, Sks. 123, Gkv. 2. 42; mod. mjaldr: name of horses, Bjarn. 20: of drinking horns, Fms. iii. 189.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᛁᛏᛁᚾᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gkv.
Guðrúnar-kviða. (A. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
View All Sources
Back to Letter H
Back to Homepage

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old Norse Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"