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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bak-jarl

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 bak-jarl

m., milit. a foe attacking in the rear, Sturl. iii. 66, Karl. 164.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

bak-jarl

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
lit.
literally.
m.
masculine.
milit.
military.

Works & Authors

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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