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Slysinn

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1 slysinn

adj. mischievous, bringing ill-luck; maðr s. ok rógsamr, Eb. 44: in mod. unlucky (like Germ. fatal), of an awkward fellow who always is blundering, having a broken bone, a cut, or the like.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

slysinn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "slysinn" 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.
ch
chapter.
Germ
German.
Germ.
German.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)

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