Hjúkan

Old Norse Dictionary - hjúkan

Meaning of Old Norse word "hjúkan" in English.

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

hjúkan
and hjúkran, f. a nourishing, nursing, Fms. vii. 444, Háv. 43.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
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