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Höfuð-konungr

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1 höfuð-konungr hǫfuð-konungr

m. a sovereign king, Fas. ii. 11, Edda (pref.), Karl. 410.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-konungr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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