Hein

Old Norse Dictionary - hein

Meaning of Old Norse word "hein" in English.

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

hein Old Norse word can mean:

hein: f. [A. S. hân; Engl. hone; Dan. heen], a hone, Edda 48, 59, Sturl. ii. 62, FmS. vi. 374: a nickname of the Danish king for his meekness, Knytl. S.

hein: COMPDS: heinarbrýni, heinarsufl, heinþynntr.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

Dan.: Danish.

Engl.: English.

f.: feminine.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Knytl.: Knytlinga Saga. (E. I.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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