Dreka-höfuð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dreka-höfuð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 dreka-höfuð (dreka-hǫfuð)

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

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᛏᚱᛁᚴᛅ-ᚼᚢᚠᚢᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

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

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