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Vítis-horn

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1 vítis-horn

n. a sconce-horn or cup, Fms. vi. 242; vítishorn þat er hirðmenn eru vanir at drekka af, Edda 32.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

vítis-horn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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Abbreviations Used

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n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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