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Hnakk-band

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1 hnakk-band

n. (see hnakkr), an anchor cable; heimtu þeir upp akkeri sín, ok brast (sic) hnakkböndin, Lv. 99.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hnakk-band

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)

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