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Nunnr

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1 nunnr

m. [nunna], one who strives, a worker, pursuer, απ. λεγ. in the poët. compd hlíf-nunnr = armourer = a warrior, Nj. (in a verse).
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

nunnr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
poët.
poetical, poetically.
απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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