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Róðrar-leiði

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1 róðrar-leiði

n. a calm, dull sea, so that one has to take to the oars, Eg. 203; þeir tóku r., at first they rowed, Orkn. 412, Bs. i. 520, Grett. 150.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

róðrar-leiði

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "róðrar-leiði" 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

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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