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Barn-skírn

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1 barn-skírn

f. the christening of infants, K. Þ. K. 14. barnskírnar-orð, n. pl. formula in b., 655 xi.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

barn-skírn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

K. Þ. K.
Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)

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