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Elting

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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 elting

f., chiefly in pl. pursuing, chasing, Fms, vii. 128, 294, Fs. 50.

2 elting

II. botan., proncd. elking, [Swed. ältgras], spearwort, equisetum vulgare, arvense, Björn.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

elting

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

botan.
botanically.
ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
proncd.
pronounced.
sing
singular.
Swed
Swedish.
Swed.
Swedish.

Works & Authors

Björn
Biörn Halldórsson.
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

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