Hyggja

Old Norse Dictionary - hyggja

Meaning of Old Norse word "hyggja" in English.

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

hyggja Old Norse word can mean:

hyggja: u, f. thought, mind, opinion; h. ok hugleiðing, MS. 4. 7; at sinni hyggju, n. G. L. ii. 173; Guðleg h., Róm. 308: understanding, mannleg h., Stj.; fyrr fullkominn at hyggju en vetra-tölu, Ld. 18: á-hyggja, care, anxiety; fyrir-h., forethought; van-h., want of forethought; um-hyggja, concern.

hyggja: COMPDS: hyggjulauss, hyggjuleysi.

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

Similar entries:

Hyggja (II)

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

L.: Linnæus.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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

Róm.: Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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