Hungr-vaka

Old Norse Dictionary - hungr-vaka

Meaning of Old Norse word "hungr-vaka"

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

hungr-vaka
u, f. the hunger-waker: the name of an old historical work, from its exciting hunger (thirst) for more knowledge, Bs. i. 59.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
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