Hugar-reikan

Old Norse Dictionary - hugar-reikan

Meaning of Old Norse word "hugar-reikan" in English.

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

hugar-reikan
-ruglan, -ruplan, f. wandering of mind, insanity, Al. 55, Pr. 467, Stj. 121, 256.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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