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Um-mál

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 um-mál

n. = ummæli (q. v.), Sturl. iii. 295, Bjarn. 58.

2 um-mál

2. a circumference, Stj. 564.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

um-mál

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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