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Heilsu-gjöf

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1 heilsu-gjöf heilsu-gjǫf

f. a ‘gift of health,’ cure, Fas. iii. 277, Magn. 532: eccl. salvation, Stj. 141.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

heilsu-gjöf

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

eccl
ecclesiastical.
eccl.
ecclesiastical.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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