Hjúki

Old Norse Dictionary - hjúki

Meaning of Old Norse word "hjúki"

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

hjúki
a, m. a mythical name of the man in the moon, Edda 8. hjúka-timbr, m. a nickname, Grett. 20 new Ed. (hjúki, v. l.)

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
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