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Lyng-ormr

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1 lyng-ormr

m. a ‘ling-worm,’ snake, Fms. ii. 179, vi. 296, Bs. ii. 94.
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lyng-ormr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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