hlíf

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Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse hlíf, from Proto-Germanic *hlībō.

Pronunciation

Noun

hlíf f (genitive singular hlífar, nominative plural hlífar)

  1. cover, protection, item of protective gear
    Synonym: vernd

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