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Skíri-faðir

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1 skíri-faðir

m. a ‘baptism-father,’ one who has baptized one, Sturl. i. 75.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

skíri-faðir

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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