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Bit-bein

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1 bit-bein

n., cp. Engl. bone of contention; hafa ríki þessi lengi at öfund orðit ok bitbeinum, Fær. 230.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

bit-bein

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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