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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Helft

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 helft

f. [hálfr], a half, D. N., Landn. 218, v. l. (paper MS.), freq. in mod. usage: behalf, H. E. ii. 41.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

helft

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
S.
South, Southern.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
H. E.
Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)

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