Högg-eyx

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Högg-eyx

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 högg-eyx (hǫgg-eyx)

f. a hewing axe, hatchet, Fbr.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᚴᚴ-ᛁᚢᚴᛋ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)

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