Ali-björn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Ali-björn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 ali-björn (ali-bjǫrn)

m. a tame bear, Grág. ii. 118, cp. Fms. vi. 297–307, Bs. i. 61.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᛅᛚᛁ-ᛒᛁᚢᚱᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
m.
masculine.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)

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