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Teikn

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2 definitions

1 teikn

n. [see tákn], a token; ek gef þér þetta teikn, Bret. 108, Mar.

2 teikn

2. a sign, N. T. passim (Matth. xii. 38, 39, xxiv. 3, 30, xxvi. 48, 1 Cor. i. 22, Rev. xv. 1): the mod. usage prefers teikn, the ancients the form tákn, q. v.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

teikn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bret.
Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
N. T.
New Testament.

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