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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Megin-ekkja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 megin-ekkja

u, f. the great widow, a nickname, Fær.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

megin-ekkja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation

Works & Authors

Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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