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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hóf-samr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

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1 hóf-samr

adj. moderate, temperate, Sks. 355, 454, Sturl. i. 107 (v. l.), Orkn. 252, Barl. 142: thrifty (mod.); ó-hófsamr, intemperate.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hóf-samr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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