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Höfuð-þváttr

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1 höfuð-þváttr hǫfuð-þváttr

m. head-washing, Lv. 84, Vígl. 30.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-þváttr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Vígl.
Víglundar Saga. (D. V.)

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