Hös-magi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hös-magi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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

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Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᛋ-ᛘᛅᚴᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

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