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Her-brestr

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1 her-brestr

m. an explosion chemically contrived, Bs. i. 798 (Laur. S.), mentioned or perhaps invented by Albertus Magnus.
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Runic Inscription

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her-brestr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
m.
masculine.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Laur. S.
Laurentius Saga. (D. III.)

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