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Drif-hvítr

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1 drif-hvítr

and drift-hvítr, adj. white as driven snow, Karl. 546: naut., leggja til drifs, to lie adrift.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

drif-hvítr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "drif-hvítr" 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.
l.
Linnæus.
naut.
nautical.

Works & Authors

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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