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ætt-leiðing

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1 ætt-leiðing

f. adoption, the rite is described in N. G. L. i. 31; ættleiðings sonr, an adopted son, Jb. 133.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

ætt-leiðing

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "ætt-leiðing" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Jb.
Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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