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Hnit-bróðir

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1 hnit-bróðir

m. a ‘clasp-brother,’ an adversary, Hým. 23, (poët.)
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hnit-bróðir

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv
adverb.
m.
masculine.
poët.
poetical, poetically.

Works & Authors

Hým.
Hýmis-kviða. (A. I.)

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