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Borgar-veggr

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1 borgar-veggr

m. the wall of a fort (town), Orkn. 376, Fms. i. 104, Hkr. i. 217, Ver. 24.
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Runic Inscription

borgar-veggr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Ver.
Veraldar Saga. (E. II.)

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