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Sels-höfuð

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1 sels-höfuð sels-hǫfuð

n. a seal’s head, Eb. 276: Dumnial selshöfuð, a nickname, in a Runic inscription in Ireland, see under mál.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

sels-höfuð

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
Runic
Runic.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)

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