Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hyrna

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 hyrna

n, f. [horn], one of the horns or points of an axe-head, öxar-h., Bjarn. 36, Fms. vii. 191, Nj. 198: of a mountain, a peak, freq.: of a house, Hornklofi: a horned ewe is called hyrna; Mó-hyrna, Grá-h.

2 hyrna

II. a nickname, Landn.: in compds, Vatns-h., the book from Vatnshorn, etc.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

hyrna

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

etc.: et cetera.
f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Bjarn.: Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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