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Ali-björn

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1 ali-björn ali-bjǫrn

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

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

ali-björn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

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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