Heim-sækja

Old Norse Dictionary - heim-sækja

Meaning of Old Norse word "heim-sækja"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

heim-sækja
sótti, [Dan. hjemsöge], to visit, Lv. 108, Fms. v. 236, Valla L. 218, Glúm. 354, (better in two words.)

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᛁᛘ-ᛋᛅᚴᛁᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Glúm.
Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Valla L.
Valla Ljóts Saga. (D. II.)
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