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Gálg-nár

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1 gálg-nár

n. ‘gallows-carrion,’ the corpse of one hung in chains, a law phrase, Grág. ii. 131.
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Runic Inscription

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gálg-nár

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

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Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)

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