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Vár-kynnd

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1 vár-kynnd

f. = várkunn, compassion, mercy; fyrir útan alla v., Sks. 537 B; várkynndar góðvili, Fms. ii. 296, O. H. L. 82; með v., B. K. 107.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

vár-kynnd

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

B. K.
Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
O. H. L.
Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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