Höfuð-tunga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Höfuð-tunga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 höfuð-tunga (hǫfuð-tunga)

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

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᚠᚢᛏ-ᛏᚢᚾᚴᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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