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Höfuð-ráð

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1 höfuð-ráð hǫfuð-ráð

n. a head-council, chief council, Gþl. 6l, Fms. viii. 438, ix. 240.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-ráð

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)

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