Heims-álfa

Old Norse Dictionary - heims-álfa

Meaning of Old Norse word "heims-álfa" in English.

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

heims-álfa
u, f. a quarter of the world, Edda 151 (pref.)

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᛁᛘᛋ-ᛅᛚᚠᛅ
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.)
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