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Höfuð-blót

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1 höfuð-blót hǫfuð-blót

n. the chief sacrifice, Hkr. ii. 97, Rb. 412.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-blót

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)

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