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Arma

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1 arma

u, f. misery (απ. λεγ.), Mart. 123; Martinus sá örmu á héranum; now, sjá aumr á e-m, to feel pity for: cp. Germ. arm (poor, wretched).
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

arma

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
f.
feminine.
Germ
German.
Germ.
German.
m.
masculine.
p.
page.
απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Mart.
Martinus Saga. (F. III.)

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