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Kross-götur

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1 kross-götur kross-gǫtur

f. pl. cross-paths; for popular tales of wizards sitting on cross-roads, where all the fairies pass by, see Ísl. Þjóðs. i. 436–438.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kross-götur

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "kross-götur" 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.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

Ísl. Þjóðs.
Íslenzkar Þjóðsögur.

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