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Höfuð-sár

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1 höfuð-sár hǫfuð-sár

n. a head-sore, wound in the head, Gþl. 180. Ísl. ii. 269, Fbr. 211.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-sár

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)

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