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Nátt-setr

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1 nátt-setr

n. the keeping a lyke-wake, of a priest; sitja þar at náttsetri, syngja yfir líki ok fylgja því til grafar um morguninn, N. G. L. i. 390.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

nátt-setr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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