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Hlægi

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 hlægi

n. ridicule, Hm. 19, Fms. vi. 151, Clem. 36, 42.

2 hlægi

COMPDS: hlægi-orðr, hlægi-máll, and hlægi-máligr, adj. humorous, Fms. ix. 241, 249. hlægi-skip, n. an odd, curious ship, Sighvat.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hlægi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Clem.
Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hm.
Hává-mál. (A. I.)

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