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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lands-kostr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

1 definitions

1 lands-kostr

m. the best of the land, Landn. 276, Edda (pref.): choice land, Landn. 312, Eg. 116, 137; see kostr.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

lands-kostr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "lands-kostr" 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.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)

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