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Dökk-álfar

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1 Dökk-álfar Dǫkk-álfar

n. pl. the Dark elves, as opp. to Ljósálfar, Edda 12, answering to the huldu-folk of mod. legends.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

Dökk-álfar

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
opp
opposed to.
opp.
opposed.
opp. to
opposed to.
p.
page.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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