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Hest-hús

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1 hest-hús

n., proncd. hestús (as fjós = fé-hús), a horse-stall, stable, Karl. 3, Grett. 113 A, Þorst. S. St. 50, and in many compds.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hest-hús

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

compds.
compounds.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
proncd.
pronounced.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Þorst. S. St.
Þorsteins-þáttr Stangarhöggs. (D. II.)

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