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Hliða

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 hliða

að, to give way, go aside, recede, Fas. i. 106, 338, Bs. ii. 132, Karl. 233.

2 hliða

II. reflex, to become open, Sks. 384.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hliða

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
reflex
reflexive.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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