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Höggvandi

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1 höggvandi hǫggvandi

a, m., part. a hewer, as a nickname, Fms. xi. 115: a headsman, Post. 645. 65.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höggvandi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
part
participle.
part.
participle.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)

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