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Rösk-leikr

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1 rösk-leikr rǫsk-leikr

m. briskness, deftness, Fms. vi. 35, Sturl. ii. 217, Orkn. 344 old Ed.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

rösk-leikr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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