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Hrot-gás

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1 hrot-gás

f. [Dan. rodgaas; Norse rotgaas; Orkn. rood-goose]:—a barnacle-goose, Edda (Gl.)
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hrot-gás

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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