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Höfuð-tunga

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1 höfuð-tunga hǫfuð-tunga

u, f. a chief language, Edda (pref.)
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfuð-tunga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "höfuð-tunga" 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.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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