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Blœsma

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1 blœsma

adj. ind. [blær, a ram], a ewe or goat at heat, Grág. i. 427, Fbr. 212, Stj. 178; cp. yxna of a cow, breyma of a cat, rœða of a sow.
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blœsma

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "blœsma" 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.
cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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