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Skæri

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 skæri

n. pl. (or dual), a pair of shears, Bjarn. 66, Fms. vi. 106, Barl. 136, Dipl, v. 18.

2 skæri

COMPDS: skærahúsi, skæraknífr.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

skæri

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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