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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hval-rif

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

1 definitions

1 hval-rif

n. a whale’s rib, Háv. 48, Grett. 89.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hval-rif

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)

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