Högg-járn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Högg-járn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 högg-járn (hǫgg-járn)

n. a ‘hewing iron,’ chopper, Ld. 38, K. Þ. K. 112: a chisel.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᚴᚴ-ᛁᛅᚱᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
opp
opposed to.

Works & Authors

K. Þ. K.
Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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