Höfuð-merki

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Höfuð-merki

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 höfuð-merki (hǫfuð-merki)

n. the chief mark, characteristic, Rb. 80: the chief standard, Karl. 158.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᚠᚢᛏ-ᛘᛁᚱᚴᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)

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