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Höfuð-bæli

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1 höfuð-bæli hǫfuð-bæli

n. = höfuðból, Gþl. 387, Fagrsk. 57.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-bæli

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "höfuð-bæli" 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

Fagrsk.
Fagrskinna. (K. I.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)

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