Hækja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hækja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hækja

u, f. a crutch, Grett. 161, Mag. 66, Fb. i. 210, Fas. iii. 154; ganga á hækjum, to go on crutches.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛅᚴᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Mag.
Magus Saga. (G. II.)
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