Fót-högg

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Fót-högg

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 fót-högg (fót-hǫgg)

n. hewing off one’s feet, Eb. 246, Sturl. ii. 90.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚠᚢᛏ-ᚼᚢᚴᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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