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Kumbr

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 kumbr

m. = kubbr, a chopping, cutting; tré-kumbr, Barl. 165.

2 kumbr

II. nykr, q. v., or the fabulous sea horse, Maurer’s Volks. 33.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kumbr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
opp
opposed to.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)

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