Heiptar-blóð

Old Norse Dictionary - heiptar-blóð

Meaning of Old Norse word "heiptar-blóð" in English.

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

heiptar-blóð
n. a law phrase, bloodshed; saurga í heiptarblóði, to stain (a holy place) with bloodshed, Eb. 12; þá kom heiftarblóð fyrst á jörð, Ver. 6 (the blood of Abel).

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Ver.
Veraldar Saga. (E. II.)
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