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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Genja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 genja

u, f. [gana], an απ. λεγ.: poët. an axe, Edda (Gl.): the name of a ship, Branda-genja, Sturl. ii. 166: the nickname of a woman, id.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

genja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
id.
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
poët.
poetical, poetically.
απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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