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Bjarn-gjöld

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1 bjarn-gjöld bjarn-gjǫld

n. pl. ‘bear-gild,’ reward for killing a bear, Fs. 150.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

bjarn-gjöld

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

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