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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Far-kona

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

1 definitions

1 far-kona

u, f. a beggar-woman, Sturl. ii. 108. farkonu-sótt, f., medic. erysipelas (?), Ann. 1240.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

far-kona

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
medic.
medicinally.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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