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Hrufa

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 hrufa

u, f. [hrjúfr], a crust, the rough surface of a stone.

2 hrufa

β. the crust or scab of a boil or the like; h. á sári, N. G. L. i. 162, 305, Stj. 345, Bs. ii. 23.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hrufa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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