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Ljós-ker

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 ljós-ker

1. n. a lantern, Stj. 394, 544, 565, Rb. 378, 380, Vm. 7, Pr. 79, Fb. ii. 375, Bret. 118, Mar.

2 ljós-ker

2. n., prop. a ‘light-vessel,’ a lamp (not lantern), cp. Mar. 679, 1036, 1037, Thom. 483.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

ljós-ker

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
prop
properly.
prop.
properly.

Works & Authors

Bret.
Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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