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Rann-sókn

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1 rann-sókn

f, as a law term, ransacking a house for stolen things or the like, for a description of which see N. G. L. i. 83, 84, 255, in Grág. ii. 188–195 called rannsókna-þáttr, as also Rd. ch. 2, 18, Njarð. 376: metaph. a search, enquiry, passim in mod. usage.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

rann-sókn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
ch.
chapter.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors

Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Njarð.
Njarðvíkinga Saga. (D. II.)
Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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