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Höfga

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Definitions

3 definitions

1 höfga hǫfga

að, to make heavy, weight, Greg. 80; þeir höfgaðu hirzlur þeirra með grjóti, 656 B. 1.

2 höfga hǫfga

II. impers., e-m höfgar, to become heavy, sleepy, Fas. iii. 526, Bs. i. 354: with acc., 369.

3 höfga hǫfga

III. reflex. to grow heavy, increase, 655 vii. 4.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

acc.
accusative.
impers
impersonal.
impers.
impersonal.
pers.
person, personal.
reflex
reflexive.
reflex.
reflexive.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)

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