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Spítalskr

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1 spítalskr

adj., spít-elska, u, f. [Dan. spedalsk], leprous, for the old hospitals were established for incurable lepers.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

spítalskr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.
pers.
person, personal.