Hót

Old Norse Dictionary - hót

Meaning of Old Norse word "hót" in English.

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

hót Old Norse word can mean:

hót: n. pl. [Ulf. hwota], threats, Fms. ii. 32, Sks. 525, Fs. 31, Bs. i. 100, Fb. i. 297.

hót: II. in the compds, ílsku-hót, wickedness; ástar-hót, marks, expressions of love; vinar-hót, marks of friendship.

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

Similar entries:

Hót (II)

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

Ulf.: Ulfilas.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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