Suðr-hálfa
Old Norse Dictionary - suðr-hálfa
Meaning of Old Norse word "suðr-hálfa"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- suðr-hálfa
- -álfa, u, f. the southern region, Rb. 398: of Africa, Ver. 9: of Asia, Edda (pref.)
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᚢᚦᚱ-ᚼᛅᛚᚠᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- pref.
- preface.
Works & Authors cited:
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)
- Rb.
- Rímbegla. (H. III.)
- Ver.
- Veraldar Saga. (E. II.)