Hófr
Old Norse Dictionary - hófr
Meaning of Old Norse word "hófr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hófr
- m. [A. S. hôf; Engl. hoof; O. H. G. huof; Germ. huf; Swed. hof; Dan. hov]:—a hoof, of a horse, opp. to klaufir = cloven hoof, FmS. xi. 280, Grett. 91, n. G. l. i. 41; hófs gangr, a clash of hoofs, 341.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚢᚠᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
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Abbreviations used:
- A. S.
- Anglo-Saxon.
- Dan.
- Danish.
- Engl.
- English.
- Germ.
- German.
- gl.
- glossary.
- l.
- line.
- L.
- Linnæus.
- m.
- masculine.
- n.
- neuter.
- O. H. G.
- Old High German.
- opp.
- opposed.
- S.
- Saga.
- Swed.
- Swedish.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)