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Hamall

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 hamall

1. m. a pr. name, Landn., Hkv.; see the following word.

2 hamall

2. a nickname, and then a pr. name, Landn.; cp. A. S. homola = a fool, one whose head is close-shaven.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hamall

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
pr.
proper.
S.
South, Southern.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Hkv.
Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)

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