Old Norse Dictionary Entry

FLAG

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 FLAG

n. [Engl. flaw], the spot where a turf has been cut out; mó-flag, moldar-flag, freq.:—so also flaga, n, f. a flag or slab of stone. Bs. i. 609, cp. Fms. viii. 320. In the East Angl. counties of Engl. flag is still used of turf as well as stone.

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Runic Inscription

FLAG

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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