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Var

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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 var

1. n. [cp. vörr = a lip], the raised edge of a shovel.

2 var

2. n. = vágr, the rheum running from the eye, Björn.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

var

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "var" 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.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
Germ
German.
Germ.
German.
l.
Linnæus.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
Swed
Swedish.
Swed.
Swedish.

Works & Authors

Björn
Biörn Halldórsson.
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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