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Stöðu-vatn

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1 stöðu-vatn stǫðu-vatn

n. a ‘standing-water,’ pond or lake, Stj. 75, 82, 89, Str. 78, MS. 623. 33, Fms. viii. 31.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

stöðu-vatn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Str.
Strengleikar. (G. II.)

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