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Höfuð-engill

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1 höfuð-engill hǫfuð-engill

m. an archangel, Nj. 157, Hom. 133.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-engill

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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