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Hreina

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1 hreina

d, causal from hrína: to make to squeal, of swine, Al. 171; ef svín eru hreind, made to squeal, Konr.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hreina

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Konr.
Konráðs Saga. (G. III.)

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