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Hildingr

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1 hildingr

m., poët. a war king, Hm. 154, Hkv. 2. 10, Edda 105, passim: a pr. name, Fas.
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Runic Inscription

hildingr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
poët.
poetical, poetically.
pr.
proper.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Hkv.
Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)
Hm.
Hává-mál. (A. I.)

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