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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kván-lauss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

1 definitions

1 kván-lauss

adj. wifeless, unmarried, Fas. i. 184, Fs. 21: widowed, Korm. 56, Fms. vi. 104.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kván-lauss

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "kván-lauss" 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.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)

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