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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gin-faxi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 gin-faxi

a, m. a magical character, Ísl. Þjóðs. i. 446.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

gin-faxi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Ísl. Þjóðs.
Íslenzkar Þjóðsögur.

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