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Sak-vörn

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1 sak-vörn sak-vǫrn

(sök-vörn, Nj. 232), f. a defence; þeim manni er handselda s. hefir fyrir hann, Nj. l. c.: an excuse, exculpation, = afsakan, 655 xxvii. 2, Al. 75, Sks. 542.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

sak-vörn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
l. c.
loco citato.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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