Höggvandi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Höggvandi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 höggvandi (hǫggvandi)

a, m., part. a hewer, as a nickname, Fms. xi. 115: a headsman, Post. 645. 65.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᚴᚴᚢᛅᚾᛏᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
part
participle.
part.
participle.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)

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