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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Svörr

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1 svörr svǫrr

n. a kind of bird, Edda (Gl.) svörr-gælir, m. the gladdener of a bird of prey, Vellekla.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

svörr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

gl
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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