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Svart-höfði

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1 svart-höfði svart-hǫfði

a, m. a nickname, Landn.; the ‘black-cap’ or pewit gull, Bewick; whence used as a pr. name.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

svart-höfði

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "svart-höfði" 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.
pr.
proper.

Works & Authors

Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)

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