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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hrafn-hvalr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

1 definitions

1 hrafn-hvalr

m. [A. S. hran or hren = a whale], a kind of whale, Sks. 123, Edda (Gl.), N. G. L. i. 330.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hrafn-hvalr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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