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Forn-öld

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1 forn-öld forn-ǫld

f. the olden time, mythical age: Fornaldar-sögur, f. pl. mythical stories, (mod.)
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

forn-öld

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
pl.
plural.