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Bræla

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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 bræla

1. d, [Fr. brûler], to burn, in the allit. phrase, brenna ok bræla.

2 bræla

2. u, f. thick smoke and fire (= svæla).
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

bræla

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

allit.
alliteration, alliterative.
f.
feminine.
Fr
French in etymologies.
Fr.
French in etymologies.
lit
literally.
lit.
literally.

Works & Authors

Fr.
Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.

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