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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sam-jafnan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sam-jafnan

f. comparison, Hom. (St.), Skálda 185.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

sam-jafnan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)

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