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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Púðr

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Definitions

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1 púðr

n. [Engl. powder; Lat. pulvis], gunpowder; the word was borrowed from the English during the English trade, for the Danes say krudt.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

púðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan
Danish.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
n.
neuter.