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Kyngi

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1 kyngi

f. [kunna], prop. knowledge, but only used of magic, 656 B. 2, Ó. T. 36, Ísl. ii. 89; kyngi kraptr, magical power, Fas. iii. 444; kyngi veðr, a storm raised by magic, ii. 435; see fjölkyngi.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kyngi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
p.
page.
prop
properly.
prop.
properly.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Ó. T.
Ólafs Saga Tryggvasonar. (E. I.)

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