Hjúkan
Old Norse Dictionary - hjúkan
Meaning of Old Norse word "hjúkan"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hjúkan
- and hjúkran, f. a nourishing, nursing, Fms. vii. 444, Háv. 43.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᚢᚴᛅᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Háv.
- Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)