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Hóf-skegg

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1 hóf-skegg

n. ‘hoof-tuft,’ the tuft on a horse’s pastern, Karl. 426, Landn. 94.
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Runic Inscription

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hóf-skegg

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)

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