Hæl-bein
Old Norse Dictionary - hæl-bein
Meaning of Old Norse word "hæl-bein"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hæl-bein
- n. the heel bone, Fms. vi. 15, Fas. ii. 354, Þiðr. 86.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛅᛚ-ᛒᛁᛁᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fas.
- Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Þiðr.
- Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)