Högg-spjót

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Högg-spjót

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 högg-spjót (hǫgg-spjót)

n. a kind of halberd, Fms. iv. 338, vi. 113, vii. 143, Fær. 207, Eg. 374, 378, = kesja.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᚴᚴ-ᛋᛒᛁᚢᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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