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Kögur-barn

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1 kögur-barn kǫgur-barn

n. [Norse koggebarn], prop. a ‘swaddled-bairn,’ a bantling, infant, as a term of abuse, Fas. ii. 232.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kögur-barn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.
p.
page.
prop
properly.
prop.
properly.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

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