Hnefa
Old Norse Dictionary - hnefa
Meaning of Old Norse word "hnefa"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hnefa
- að, to clasp with the fist, Eb. 90 new Ed., Karl. 356.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚾᛁᚠᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eb.
- Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
- Karl.
- Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)