Old Norse Dictionary Entry

HÖNDLA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 HÖNDLA

að, (handla, Stj. 22, 47), to handle; h. heiðarliga, Karl. 51; h. úvarliga, Stj. 22: to manage, Gkv. 1. 8; h. e-n ílla, to treat one ill, Stj. 47; h. um e-t, Mar.; h. kaup, to strike a bargain, to handsel (North. E.), Gþl. 493.

2 HÖNDLA

II. as a law term, to seize, catch, Hrafn. 7, Ld. 148: to arrest, 623. 62, Nj. 267, Symb. 59, Pass. 8. 1; h. glæpamann, Fms. ii. 85.

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Runic Inscription

HÖNDLA

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "HÖNDLA" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
North. E.: Northern English.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gkv.: Guðrúnar-kviða. (A. II.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Hrafn.: Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Symb.: Symbolae. (H. IV.)

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