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Höfuð-dúkr

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1 höfuð-dúkr hǫfuð-dúkr

m. a head-kerchief, hood, Nj. 200, Stj. 208, Gísl. 21, Þiðr. 226, D. N. iii. 106, iv. 217.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-dúkr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Gísl.
Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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