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For-nes

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1 for-nes

n. a promontory, (cp. Furness in Lancashire), Orkn. 442.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

for-nes

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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