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Skjald-sveinn

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1 skjald-sveinn

m. a ‘shield-boy,’ shield-bearer, Sks. 705, Korm. 118, Stj. 631.
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Runic Inscription

skjald-sveinn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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