Hyrning

Old Norse Dictionary - hyrning

Meaning of Old Norse word "hyrning" in English.

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

hyrning
f. a corner, nook of a house, Skálda 162, Stj. 152, Eg. 91, Fbr. 168, Grett. 57 new Ed., Fas. ii. 427, Thom. 80.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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