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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Um-svif

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 um-svif

n. pl. activity, bustle.

2 um-svif

COMPDS: umsvifsmaðr, umsvifamikill.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

um-svif

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "um-svif" 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.
pl.
plural.