Upphafs-stafr

Old Norse Dictionary - upphafs-stafr

Meaning of Old Norse word "upphafs-stafr" in English.

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

upphafs-stafr
m. an initial letter, Edda i. 598, Skálda 192.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
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