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Klám-högg

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1 klám-högg klám-hǫgg

n. a ‘stroke of shame,’ a law term, a wound or stroke behind, Bjarn. 66, Grág. ii. 12, Fas. iii. 102.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

klám-högg

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)

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