Hnefa

Old Norse Dictionary - hnefa

Meaning of Old Norse word "hnefa" in English.

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

hnefa
að, to clasp with the fist, Eb. 90 new Ed., Karl. 356.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
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