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Leiptra

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1 leiptra

að, to flash, of lightning, but also of the twinkling of stars, the eyes, and the like, Fas. ii. 368, Karl. 542.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

leiptra

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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