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Forka

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1 forka

að, to ‘fork’ or punt a ship, push it on with a pole, Nj. 273, Fas. ii. 360.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

forka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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