Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Höfða

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 höfða hǫfða

að, [höfuð], to ‘head,’ but esp. used as a law term, to sue, prosecute; h. mál, sök á hönd e-m, to bring an action against, Grág. i. 19, 81, 142, Nj. 234, Fms. vii. 133, passim.

2 höfða hǫfða

II. to behead (= afhöfða;) h. fisk, Fas. i. 489: to execute, Karl. 371.

Orthography

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Similar Words

Runic Inscription

höfða

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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