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Dreka-höfuð

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1 dreka-höfuð dreka-hǫfuð

n. a dragon’s head as a ship’s beak, Eg. 42, Hkr. iii. 94.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

dreka-höfuð

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)

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