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Líf-vænn

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1 líf-vænn

adj. with hope of life, hope of recovery, Fms. xi. 142, Glúm. 381, Alg. 149.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

líf-vænn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "líf-vænn" 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.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Alg.
Algorismus. (H. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Glúm.
Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)

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