Hygginn

Old Norse Dictionary - hygginn

Meaning of Old Norse word "hygginn" in English.

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

hygginn: adj. clever, intelligent, discreet, Ísl. ii. 341, Fms. v. 221, xi. 17, 33, Sd. 178, Grág. i. 175. N. G. l. i. 231; hyggnir menn, Post. 33, Karl. 352, 359.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

s. v.: sub voce.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Post.: Postula Sögur. (F. III.)

Sd.: Svarfdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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