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Jóð-sótt

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1 jóð-sótt

f. the pains of childbirth, travail-pains, Fms. iv. 32, Mar. passim.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

jóð-sótt

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

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