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Járn-hvalr

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1 járn-hvalr

m. a whale found with a harpoon in it, Jb. 108, 312, Js.
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járn-hvalr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Jb.
Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
Js.
Járnsíða. (B. III.)

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