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Högg-járn

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1 högg-járn hǫgg-járn

n. a ‘hewing iron,’ chopper, Ld. 38, K. Þ. K. 112: a chisel.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

högg-járn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "högg-járn" 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.
n.
neuter.
opp
opposed to.

Works & Authors

K. Þ. K.
Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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