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Hjalt-land

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2 definitions

1 Hjalt-land

n., later Hetland, which occurs in the Fb.; in Engl. corrupted into Shetland or Zetland.

2 Hjalt-land

COMPDS: Hjaltlendingr, Hjaltlenzkr.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

Hjalt-land

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

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