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Jafnaðar-gjöf

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1 jafnaðar-gjöf jafnaðar-gjǫf

f. a law term, an equal gift, equal portion; gaf hann henni tuttugu hundruð af sínu gózi, ok reiknaði þat j. við Halldóru dóttur sína, Dipl. iv. 7.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

jafnaðar-gjöf

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "jafnaðar-gjöf" 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.
pl.
plural.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Dipl.
Diplomatarium. (J. I.)

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