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Kvenn-gildr

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1 kvenn-gildr

adj., opp. to karlgildr, q. v.: in the phrase, k. úmagi, a half pauper, who can do something for himself, Vm. 52, D. I. passim.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kvenn-gildr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.
opp
opposed to.
opp.
opposed.
opp. to
opposed to.
p.
page.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

D. I.
Diplomatarium Islandicum. (J. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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