Hungr-vaka
Old Norse Dictionary - hungr-vakaMeaning of Old Norse word "hungr-vaka" in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hungr-vaka
- u, f. the hunger-waker: the name of an old historical work, from its exciting hunger (thirst) for more knowledge, Bs. i. 59.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚢᚾᚴᚱ-ᚢᛅᚴᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)