Helvítis-virki

Old Norse Dictionary - helvítis-virki

Meaning of Old Norse word "helvítis-virki"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

helvítis-virki
n. the stronghold of hell, Niðrst. 107.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᛚᚢᛁᛏᛁᛋ-ᚢᛁᚱᚴᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Niðrst.
Niðrstigningar Saga. (F. III.)
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