Hlýrn

Old Norse Dictionary - hlýrn

Meaning of Old Norse word "hlýrn" in English.

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

hlýrn: n. (?), poët. a certain time of day, dœgr, hlýrn, röckr, Edda ii. 569; the exact meaning is not known, cp. Bjarn. 59 (in a verse).

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.: compare.

n.: neuter.

poët.: poetically.

Works & Authors cited:

Bjarn.: Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

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