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Nef-björg

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1 nef-björg nef-bjǫrg

f. a nose-shield, part of a visor, Fms. i. 178, Orkn. 148.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

nef-björg

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.
part
participle.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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