Hafning

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hafning

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hafning

f. a heaving up, elevation, lifting, of christening (cp. the phrase, hefja ór heiðnum dómi = to christen), N. G. L. i. 339, 340.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛅᚠᚾᛁᚾᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
f.
feminine.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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