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Járn-borg

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1 járn-borg

f. an ‘iron castle,’ used of a ring of iron-clad ships, Hkv. Hjörv.
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járn-borg

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Hkv.
Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)
Hkv. Hjörv.
Helga-kviða Hjörvarðssonar. (A. II.)

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