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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Fingr-björg

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1 fingr-björg fingr-bjǫrg

f. [Swed. finger-borg], a ‘finger-shield,’ a thimble.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

fingr-björg

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
Swed
Swedish.
Swed.
Swedish.