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Skot-spánn

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1 skot-spánn

m. a target; setja at skotspæni, Fms. ii. 271: the phrase, hafa e-n at skotspæni, Fs. 39, Nj. 222, Fær. 30.
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Runic Inscription

skot-spánn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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