Tann-hjölt

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Tann-hjölt

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 tann-hjölt (tann-hjǫlt)

n. pl. a hilt of walrus-tusk, of a sword, Fms. vii. 69. tann-hjaltaðr, part. walrus-tooth-hilted, Fms. vii. 69.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᛏᛅᚾᚾ-ᚼᛁᚢᛚᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
part
participle.
part.
participle.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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