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Högg-eyx

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1 högg-eyx hǫgg-eyx

f. a hewing axe, hatchet, Fbr.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

högg-eyx

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)

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