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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Stanz

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1 stanz

n. [akin to staðsa (q. v.), ðs = nz]:—a standstill, hesitation; honum verðr stanz at svara, Sturl. i. 18: amazement, e-n rekr í stanz, (mod.)
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

stanz

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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