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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Orkn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 orkn

n., and orkn-selr, m. a kind of seal; see örkn.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

orkn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
l.
Linnæus.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
perh.
perhaps.

Works & Authors

Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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