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Týra

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Definitions

3 definitions

1 týra

1. ð, to flame faintly; cp. tóra.

2 týra

2. u, f. a faint light; ljós-týra, freq. in mod. usage.

3 týra

2. doubtful is the passage, Ad. 8,—týru fylgðu sökk sámleit síðra brúna.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

týra

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Ad.
Arinbjarnar-drápa. (A. III.)

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