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Sögu-maðr

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1 sögu-maðr sǫgu-maðr

m. a saga-man, Hom. 88: the hero of a tale, Magn. 448: one’s authority for a report, til-greina sinn sögumann.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

sögu-maðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)

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