Hlíf

Old Icelandic Dictionary - hlíf

Meaning of Old Icelandic word "hlíf" in English.

As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):

hlíf: (pl. -ar), f. cover, shelter, protection, esp. shield.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛚᛁᚠ

Abbreviations used:

esp.: especially.

f.: feminine.

pl.: plural.

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