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Háls-björg

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1 háls-björg háls-bjǫrg

f. a gorget, Sturl. ii. 84, Bs. i. 541.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

háls-björg

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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