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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Alka

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 alka

alca, the awk, v. álka.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

alka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

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