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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Karta

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1 karta

u, f. a short horn: metaph., þín krakka karta, thou urchin! Grönd.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

karta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "karta" 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.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.

Works & Authors

Grönd.
Benedikt Gröndal.

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