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Kongr

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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 kongr

1. m. a king; see konungr.

2 kongr

2. m., qs. kúfungr (q. v.), a conch-shell, Lat. concha, Eggert Itin.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kongr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
q. v.
quod vide.
qs.
quasi.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Itin.
Itinerarium or Travels of Eggert Ólafsson, 1772.

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