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Hefndar-hönd

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1 hefndar-hönd hefndar-hǫnd

f. a hand of retribution, Pass. 37. 13.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hefndar-hönd

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.

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