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Föður-bróðir

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1 föður-bróðir fǫður-bróðir

m. a father’s brother, uncle, Grág;. i. 171, ii. 185, Nj. 4: föðurbróður-sonr, a father’s brother’s son, Fms. x. 390.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

föður-bróðir

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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