Glenna

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Glenna

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 glenna

1. t, to open wide the mouth, fingers, or the like (a slang word); greipa-glennir, a nickname, Ísl. Þjóðs.

2 glenna

2. u, f. mummery, N. G. L. ii. 424: a nickname, Sturl. ii. 192.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛚᛁᚾᚾᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Ísl. Þjóðs.
Íslenzkar Þjóðsögur.
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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