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Högg-stokkr

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1 högg-stokkr hǫgg-stokkr

m. a chopping-block, Ó. H. 117: a block for execution.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

högg-stokkr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
loc
local, locally.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
opp
opposed to.

Works & Authors

Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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