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Skjaldar-jötunn

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1 skjaldar-jötunn skjaldar-jǫtunn

m. ‘shield-giant,’ a war-engine, Sks. 430.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

skjaldar-jötunn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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