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Kyn-kvísl

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1 kyn-kvísl

f. a ‘kin-branch,’ lineage, pedigree, Fms. i. 218, Sks. 96, Stj. 48, 54, 112, passim: kind, hljóð hefir margar kynkvíslir, Skálda 173.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kyn-kvísl

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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