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Svefn-gaman

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1 svefn-gaman

n. ‘dream-joy,’ poët. the night, Alm.
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Runic Inscription

svefn-gaman

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
poët.
poetical, poetically.

Works & Authors

Alm.
Alvís-mál. (A. I.)

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