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Eggjan

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 eggjan

(eggjun), f. an egging on, Fms. v. 75, vii. 260, Eg. 473, 623. 29.

2 eggjan

COMPDS: eggjunarfífl, eggjunarorð.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

eggjan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
s. v.
sub verbo.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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