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Ben-rögn

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1 ben-rögn ben-rǫgn

n. an απ. λεγ., Nj. 107 (cp. the verse, p. 118), bloody rain, a prodigy, foreboding, slaughter, plague, or like events, cp. Eb. ch. 51, Dl. verse 1.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

ben-rögn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
ch.
chapter.
cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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