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Megin-höfn

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1 megin-höfn megin-hǫfn

f. the main harbour, Grett. 107 A.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

megin-höfn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

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