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Undir-hyggja

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2 definitions

1 undir-hyggja

u, f. ‘under-thought,’ cunning, wiles, Fms. i. 74, Stj. 187, Háv. 57, Al. 71.

2 undir-hyggja

COMPDS: undirhyggjufullr, undirhyggjumaðr, undirhyggjusamr.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

undir-hyggja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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