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Forn-saga

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1 forn-saga

u, f. an old tale, esp. of the mythical age, Fas. i. 417 (v. l.), Eg. 698: mod. forn-sögur, old legends.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

forn-saga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
p.
page.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

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