Skrípa-höfuð
Old Norse Dictionary - skrípa-höfuð
Meaning of Old Norse word "skrípa-höfuð" (or skrípa-hǫfuð)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- skrípa-höfuð (skrípa-hǫfuð)
- n. a monster-head, Mag.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, skrípa-höfuð may be more accurately written as skrípa-hǫfuð.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᚴᚱᛁᛒᛅ-ᚼᚢᚠᚢᚦ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Mag.
- Magus Saga. (G. II.)