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Mæringr

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1 mæringr

m. [mærr], a noble, illustrious man, Edda passim, also in mod. usage: the name of a sword, Bjarn.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

mæringr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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