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Hnefa-högg

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1 hnefa-högg hnefa-hǫgg

n. a blow with the fist, Fms. iii. 78, Fas. i. 446, N. G. L. ii. 223.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hnefa-högg

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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