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Lífs-björg

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1 lífs-björg lífs-bjǫrg

f. food to sustain life, Fms. vi. 235, Stj. 420, Þorst. Siðu H. 180.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

lífs-björg

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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