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Ban-vænn

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 ban-vænn

adj. deadly, Eg. 34.

2 ban-vænn

2. medic. deadly sick, just before death; ok er dró at því at hann (the sick) var b., when all hope of life was gone, Eg. 126, Fms. i. 86; snerist um allt sárit svá at Grettir görðist b., Grett. 153.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

ban-vænn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
medic.
medicinally.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

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