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Hólm-lausn

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1 hólm-lausn

f. releasing oneself by paying the ransom after a duel, Dropl. 36, Korm. 88.
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hólm-lausn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "hólm-lausn" 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.
m.
masculine.
pl.
plural.
sing
singular.

Works & Authors

Dropl.
Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)

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