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Höfuð-stjarna

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1 höfuð-stjarna hǫfuð-stjarna

u, f. a chief star, Rb. 440.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-stjarna

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)

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