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Hös-magi

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1 hös-magi hǫs-magi

a, m. a sheep with a gray, dusky belly, Grett. 154: the spelling haustmagi is caused by a false pronunciation.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hös-magi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

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