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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sveðja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sveðja

u, f. a kind of sax (q. v.), Nj. 96, v. l.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

sveðja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
pres.
present.
pret.
preterite.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Dropl.
Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Vápn.
Vápnfirðinga Saga. (D. II.)

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