Hjarn

Old Norse Dictionary - hjarn

Meaning of Old Norse word "hjarn" in English.

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

hjarn
n. hard frozen snow, as also frozen earth covered with snow, Sturl. iii. 147, Fms. i. 8, ii. 228, Lil. 10, Bb. 3. 35.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bb.
Búnaðar-bálkr.
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Lil.
Lilja. (A. III.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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