Browse by Letter
Language
Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Megin-hyggja

Back to Letter M
Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 megin-hyggja

n, f. ‘main-sense,’ wisdom, Skv. 1. 39.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

megin-hyggja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Skv.
Sigurðar-kviða. (A. II.)

View All Sources →