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Engis-lé

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1 engis-lé

m. a scythe to mow a meadow, Korm. 40 (in a verse), (engissler, MS.); this seems to be the correct reading of the passage.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

engis-lé

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)

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