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Högg-spjót

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1 högg-spjót hǫgg-spjót

n. a kind of halberd, Fms. iv. 338, vi. 113, vii. 143, Fær. 207, Eg. 374, 378, = kesja.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

högg-spjót

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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