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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