hnefahögg

Icelandic

/ˈn̥ɛːvaˌhœkː/

noun
Definitions
  • punch hit or strike with one's fist

Etymology

Affix from Icelandic hnefi (fist) + Icelandic högg (hit, stroke, blow).

Origin

Icelandic

högg

Gloss

hit, stroke, blow

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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