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Jölstr

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1 jölstr jǫlstr

m. [Swed. jolster], salix pentandra, a kind of willow, Gkv. 1. 19 (Bugge 419).
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

jölstr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
Swed
Swedish.
Swed.
Swedish.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Gkv.
Guðrúnar-kviða. (A. II.)

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