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Svefn-höfugt

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1 svefn-höfugt svefn-hǫfugt

n. adj. sleep-heavy, drowsy, Nj. 264, Ld. 120.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

svefn-höfugt

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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