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Greið-skapr

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1 greið-skapr

m. readiness, promptness, Nj. 18, Fms. ii, 287, Jb. 12; entertainment, Korm. 68, Fms. iii. 61.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

greið-skapr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Jb.
Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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