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Fyrir-heit

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1 fyrir-heit

n. a promise, Fms. i. 217: esp. in a sacred sense, Stj., Rb. 336, N. T. passim: a presage, Fms. vi. 63, v. l.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

fyrir-heit

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "fyrir-heit" 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.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. T.
New Testament.
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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