Hæl-bein

Old Norse Dictionary - hæl-bein

Meaning of Old Norse word "hæl-bein" in English.

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

hæl-bein
n. the heel bone, Fms. vi. 15, Fas. ii. 354, Þiðr. 86.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
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