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Brott-höfn

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1 brott-höfn brott-hǫfn

f. law term, a taking off, Grág. i. 217, 332, 420.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

brott-höfn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "brott-höfn" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)

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