Höfuð-staðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Höfuð-staðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 höfuð-staðr (hǫfuð-staðr)

m. a ‘head-stead,’ capital, chief place, Fms. iv. 236, vii. 159, xi. 202, 299, Eg. 267, Sks. 647, Edda 10, Bs. i. 90.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᚠᚢᛏ-ᛋᛏᛅᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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