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Leyningr

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1 leyningr

m. a hollow way; skal ráða lækr fyrir ofan hól er fellr ór leyningum, upp á fjall ok fram í á, Dipl. iv. 1: a local name, Rd. 276.
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Runic Inscription

leyningr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
loc
local, locally.
m.
masculine.
pl.
plural.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Dipl.
Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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