hendur
Hendur is the Icelandic plural noun meaning “hands.” It is the everyday term used to refer to the hands of people and, by extension, the forelimbs of animals. The singular form is hönd, and hendur is used for the plural in ordinary speech and writing.
Etymology and cognates: Hendur derives from the Proto-Germanic word for hand, and is cognate with English hand,
Usage and grammar: Hendur is a plural noun and follows standard Icelandic number agreement. When referring
Cultural notes: In Icelandic literature and folklore, hands are often symbolic of work, dexterity, or physical
See also: Hönd (hand, singular), Hand (in English and other Germanic languages), List of Icelandic nouns.