Hljóð-stafr

Old Norse Dictionary - hljóð-stafr

Meaning of Old Norse word "hljóð-stafr"

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

hljóð-stafr
m. a vowel, litera vocalis, Edda 121, Skálda 161.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
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