Heyrna-gnípur

Old Norse Dictionary - heyrna-gnípur

Meaning of Old Norse word "heyrna-gnípur" in English.

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

heyrna-gnípur: f. pl., poët. ‘ear-crags,’ i. e. the head, Eg. (in a verse).

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

i. e.: id est.

l.: line.

pl.: plural.

poët.: poetically.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)

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