Hrein-gálkn

Old Norse Dictionary - hrein-gálkn

Meaning of Old Norse word "hrein-gálkn" in English.

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

hrein-gálkn
n. a απ. λεγ., Hým. 24; no doubt falsely for hraun-gálkn = a monster of the wilderness: hraun and hölkn are twin words used alliteratively.

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

Abbreviations used:

απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Hým.
Hýmis-kviða. (A. I.)
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