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Sköfnungr

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 sköfnungr skǫfnungr

m. a kind of weapon; sköfnungs-öx, Fbr. 12: the name of the sword of king Rolf Kraki, Landn. 169, Fas. i, Korm., Ld.

2 sköfnungr skǫfnungr

2. = sköflungr.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

sköfnungr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "sköfnungr" 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

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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