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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Jóð-móðir

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 jóð-móðir

f. [Dan. corrupt jorde-moder], a midwife.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

jóð-móðir

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
mod
modern.
n.
neuter.