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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Af-vik

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 af-vik

n. a creek, recess, Stj. 195; metaph. a hiding-place, Þiðr. 137.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

af-vik

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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