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Los

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1 los

n. looseness, breaking up, Fms. xi. 340, Fas. iii. 29, Karl. 240 (breaking up of the ranks in battle).
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

los

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

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

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