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Kynnis-gjöf

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1 kynnis-gjöf kynnis-gjǫf

f. a gift to a visitor, Fms. vi. 358.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kynnis-gjöf

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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