Al-hendr
Old Norse Dictionary - al-hendrMeaning of Old Norse word "al-hendr" in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- al-hendr
- adj. used of a metre in alhenda, Edda 132; drápa alhend, Sturl. ii. 56.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛅᛚ-ᚼᛁᚾᛏᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- l.
- line.
Works & Authors cited:
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)
- Sturl.
- Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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