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Orga

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Definitions

1 definitions

1 orga

að, to howl, scream; orga og hljóða, freq. in mod. usage.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

orga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
prob
probable, probably.
prob.
probable, probably.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)

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