Hjúki
Old Norse Dictionary - hjúkiMeaning of Old Norse word "hjúki" in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hjúki
- a, m. a mythical name of the man in the moon, Edda 8. hjúka-timbr, m. a nickname, Grett. 20 new Ed. (hjúki, v. l.)
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᚢᚴᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
- v.
- vide.
- v. l.
- varia lectio.
Works & Authors cited:
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)