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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hævesk-ligr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 hævesk-ligr

adj. well-mannered, polite, Fms. vi. 131; h. siðr, Al. 4.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hævesk-ligr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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