Norðr-hálfa

Old Norse Dictionary - norðr-hálfa

Meaning of Old Norse word "norðr-hálfa" in English.

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

norðr-hálfa
(proncd. -álfa), u, f. the Northern region, Rb. 468:—esp. Europe, FmS. i. 77, Orkn. 142, Ó. H. 193; Saxland ok þaðan um Norðrhálfur, Edda (pref.), MS. 625. 10, and so in mod. usage.

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

Abbreviations used:

esp.
especially.
f.
feminine.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
pref.
preface.
proncd.
pronounced.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
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