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Tann-hjölt

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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

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

tann-hjölt

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "tann-hjölt" 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.
part
participle.
part.
participle.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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