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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Langa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 langa

u, f. [Scot. laing], ling, a fish, Fas. ii. 111, Edda (Gl.), freq. in mod. usage, löngu-bak, n. a nickname, Landn.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

langa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

acc.
accusative.
f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
impers
impersonal.
impers.
impersonal.
l.
Linnæus.
l. c.
loco citato.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
pers.
person, personal.
Scot.
Scottish.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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