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Dofinn

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1 dofinn

adj. dead, of a limb; d. er mér fótr minn, Vápn. 21: metaph. drowsy, [Dan. doven], Al. 71.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

dofinn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
l.
Linnæus.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Vápn.
Vápnfirðinga Saga. (D. II.)

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