Hljóð-fall

Old Norse Dictionary - hljóð-fall

Meaning of Old Norse word "hljóð-fall" in English.

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

hljóð-fall
n. consonancy (metric.), Edda 121.

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

Abbreviations used:

metric.
metrically.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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