Hælni

Old Norse Dictionary - hælni

Meaning of Old Norse word "hælni" in English.

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

hælni: f. vain-glory, boasting, Sks. 703, Str. 74, Karl. 367, Hom. 24, 86; sjálf-hælni, self-praise.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Str.: Strengleikar. (G. II.)

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