Hygginn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hygginn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hygginn

adj. clever, intelligent, discreet, Ísl. ii. 341, Fms. v. 221, xi. 17, 33, Sd. 178, Grág. i. 175. N. G. L. i. 231; hyggnir menn, Post. 33, Karl. 352, 359.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᚴᚴᛁᚾᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
l.: Linnæus.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Post.: Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
Sd.: Svarfdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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