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Vani

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 vani

a, m. a custom, usage; eptir vana, Fms. i. 76; forn lög ok vani, viii. 277, v. l.; háttr ok vani, Stj. 1; eiga vana til e-s, to use, Þorf. Karl. i. 404; lands-v., the custom of the land; ú-vani, a bad habit; á-vani, an inveterate habit.

2 vani

COMPDS: vanaliga, vanaligr, vanasótt.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

vani

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þorf. Karl.
Þorfinns Saga Karlsefnis. (D. II.)

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