Hrein-gálkn
Old Norse Dictionary - hrein-gálkn
Meaning of Old Norse word "hrein-gálkn"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hrein-gálkn
- n. a απ. λεγ., Hým. 24; no doubt falsely for hraun-gálkn = a monster of the wilderness: hraun and hölkn are twin words used alliteratively.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚱᛁᛁᚾ-ᚴᛅᛚᚴᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- απ. λεγ.
- απαξ. λεγόμενον.
- m.
- masculine.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Hým.
- Hýmis-kviða. (A. I.)