Blóðug-hófi

Old Norse Dictionary - blóðug-hófi

Meaning of Old Norse word "blóðug-hófi" in English.

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

blóðug-hófi: a, m. the name of a mythical steed, Edda; cp. the O. H. G. lay or charm, ‘Phol ende Wodan,’ etc.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.: compare.

etc.: et cetera.

m.: masculine.

O. H. G.: Old High German.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

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