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Kárna

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1 kárna

að, [either from the preceding word or rather from Goth. kaurs = heavy, kaurens = heaviness]:—to become distressed; heldr tók að kárna fyrir Árna, Jón Arason.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

kárna

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Goth.
Gothic.
n.
neuter.