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Fjör-gjafi

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1 fjör-gjafi fjǫr-gjafi

a, m. one who saves another’s life, = lífgjafi, Al. 98, Mork. 109.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

fjör-gjafi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Mork.
Morkinskinna. (E. I.)

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