Hreina

Old Norse Dictionary - hreina

Meaning of Old Norse word "hreina" in English.

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

hreina
d, causal from hrína: to make to squeal, of swine, Al. 171; ef svín eru hreind, made to squeal, Konr.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Konr.
Konráðs Saga. (G. III.)
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