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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hefndar-gjöf

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1 hefndar-gjöf hefndar-gjǫf

f. a gift of revenge, ill-fated gift, donum Danaorum.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hefndar-gjöf

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan
Danish.
f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.