Hugaðr

Old Norse Dictionary - hugaðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "hugaðr" in English.

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

hugaðr Old Norse word can mean:

hugaðr: adj. minded, disposed, Stor. 14; vera e-m vel h., Fms. x. 267; görðisk þá fólkit honum lítt hugat, 264, Þiðr. 311.

hugaðr: 2. bold, stout-hearted, Nj. 164; h. vel, Bs. i. 36, Lv. 38, freq.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

freq.: frequent, frequently.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Stor.: Sona-torrek. (A. III.)

Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Lv.: Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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