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Sleipr

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1 sleipr

adj. [North. E. slape], slippery, Vígl. 31; háfa steinstrætið heimsins sleipt, hefir mér opt í vanda steypt, Pass. 34. 14, freq. in mod. usage.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

sleipr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
North. E.
Northern English.

Works & Authors

Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.
Vígl.
Víglundar Saga. (D. V.)

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