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Kveinka

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1 kveinka

að, to complain; k. um e-t, O. H. L. 78, Rb. 174, Bs. ii. 64: mod., k. sér, to wail, cry, from pain.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kveinka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
O. H. L.
Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)

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