Old Norse Dictionary Entry

RÖGN

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 RÖGN

n. pl. the gods = regin, q. v.; ramaukin rögn, Vellekla; rögn ok Óðin, Hallfr.; Hróptr rögna, Hm,; rögna kind, Hdl.: and in compds, rögna-konr, the kinsman of the gods, Vellekla; ragna-sjöt, the seat of the gods, i. e. heaven; ragna-rök, the world’s doom, spell of the gods, see below.

2 RÖGN

II. in pr. names, Rögn-valdr, etc.; and of women, Ragn-eiðr, Ragn-hildr; see regin.

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Runic Inscription

RÖGN

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

etc.: et cetera.
i. e.: id est.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.
pr.: proper.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Hdl.: Hyndlu-ljóð. (A. II.)

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