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Frænd-bálkr

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1 frænd-bálkr

m. a ‘balk or fence of friends,’ a body of kinsmen, great family, Orkn. 470, Eb. 20, Fms. i. 288.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

frænd-bálkr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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