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Bog-maðr

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1 bog-maðr

m. a bowman, archer, Fas. i. 382, Ingv. 34, Lv. 63, Fær. 56, Fms. vi. 413. bogmanns-merki, n. the zodiacal sign, Arcitenens, Rb. 102.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

bog-maðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Ingv.
Ingvars Saga. (E. I.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)

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