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Hval-kváma

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1 hval-kváma

u, f. a drifting of whales ashore, Sturl. i. 190, Bs. i. 665.
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hval-kváma

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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