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Höfðing-skapr

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1 höfðing-skapr hǫfðing-skapr

m. power, dominion, Sturl. i. 213, Sks. 610, Fms. xi. 205: authority, prestige, Nj. 33, 266: liberality, magnificence, Fms. vii. 65.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

höfðing-skapr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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