Hinna

Old Norse Dictionary - hinna

Meaning of Old Norse word "hinna"

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

hinna
u, f., mod. himna, [Dan. hinde; Swed. hinna], a film, a membrane, Grág. ii. 91, Edda 12, Clem. 25, Bs. ii. 180, Vígl. 31.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
Swed.
Swedish.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Clem.
Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Vígl.
Víglundar Saga. (D. V.)
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