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Höfuð-baugr

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1 höfuð-baugr hǫfuð-baugr

m. the head-ring, in weregild. see baugr, a law term in Grág. ii. 171.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-baugr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)

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