Hælni
Old Norse Dictionary - hælni
Meaning of Old Norse word "hælni"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hælni
- f. vain-glory, boasting, Sks. 703, Str. 74, Karl. 367, Hom. 24, 86; sjálf-hælni, self-praise.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛅᛚᚾᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Hom.
- Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
- Karl.
- Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
- Str.
- Strengleikar. (G. II.)