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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Varð-helgi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 varð-helgi

f. a sanctuary, asylum. Fms. i. 80, v. l. (= griða-staðr).
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

varð-helgi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "varð-helgi" 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.)

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