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Hval-taka

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1 hval-taka

u, f. taking, stealing blubber, Sturl. ii. 29, Rd. 251.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hval-taka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "hval-taka" 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

Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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