Suðr-hálfa

Old Norse Dictionary - suðr-hálfa

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

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

suðr-hálfa
-álfa, u, f. the southern region, Rb. 398: of Africa, Ver. 9: of Asia, Edda (pref.)

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᚢᚦᚱ-ᚼᛅᛚᚠᛅ
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.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Ver.
Veraldar Saga. (E. II.)
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