Hlanc

Old English Dictionary Entry

Hlanc

Old English Dictionary Entry

Part of speech: Related words:

Definitions

1 hlanc

adj. Lank, lean, gaunt: -- Ðæs se hlanca gefeah wulf in walde at that rejoiced the gaunt wolf in the wood, Judth. 11; Thw. 24, 25; Jud. 205. Swá ðú on hrime setest hlance cylle sicut uter in pruina, Ps. Th. 118, 83. hlanc

Runic Inscription

ᚻᛚᚪᚾᚳ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Back to Letter H
Back to Homepage

About

Old English Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary for Old English (Anglo-Saxon).

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old English Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"