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Höfðingja-veldi

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1 höfðingja-veldi hǫfðingja-veldi

n. power, empire, rule, Rb. 374, 655 xiv. 3.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfðingja-veldi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)

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