Höfuð-kirkja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Höfuð-kirkja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 höfuð-kirkja (hǫfuð-kirkja)

u, f. a high-church, cathedral, 623. 15, Fms. viii. 126, ix. 369, Bs. i. 48, Karl. 545, N. G. L. i. 7, D. N. ii. 4, Al. 10.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᚠᚢᛏ-ᚴᛁᚱᚴᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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