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Hundraðs-höfðingi

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1 hundraðs-höfðingi hundraðs-hǫfðingi

a, m. a centurion, Stj. 630, N. T., Fms. i. 142, Post. 656 B. 2, Róm. 260. hundraðs-blót, n. a hecatomb, (mod.)
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hundraðs-höfðingi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. T.
New Testament.
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
Róm.
Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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