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Kvæna

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 kvæna

d, mod. t, (kvæntist, Fb. i. 213), to make a man marry, Grett. 87 A.

2 kvæna

II. reflex. kvænask, to take a wife, Glúm. 344, Fb. i. 213: part. kvændr, mod. kvæntr, married, of a man, Sturl. i. 31, Fær. 3.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kvæna

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
part
participle.
part.
participle.
reflex
reflexive.
reflex.
reflexive.

Works & Authors

Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Glúm.
Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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