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Höfuð-smátt

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1 höfuð-smátt hǫfuð-smátt

(smótt from smjúga), f. [hovud-smotta, Ivar Aasen], an opening for the head, in a coat, Ld. 134, 136, Fas. i. 165, Sæm. 139.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-smátt

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Ivar Aasen
Ivar Aasen’s Dictionary, 1850.
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Sæm.
Sæmundar Edda. (A, C. I.)

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