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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Haf-gúfa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 haf-gúfa

u, m. a mermaid, Sks. 138, Fas. ii. 249, Edda (Gl.)
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

haf-gúfa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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