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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bók-skygn

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1 bók-skygn

adj. sharp-sighted at reading a book, Sturl. ii. 185.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

bók-skygn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "bók-skygn" 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.
l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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