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Mold-skeyta

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1 mold-skeyta

t, to ‘mould-escheat,’ take possession of land, referring to the rite described in N. G. L. i. 96, cp. Grimm’s Rechts-alterth. 116; lét hann moldskeyta miklar jarðir til þess staðar, Karl. 530.
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Runic Inscription

mold-skeyta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
l.
Linnæus.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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