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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vesning

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 vesning

f. [cp. Germ. wesen], a being, essence, MS. 677. 3, 10, Hom. (St.); hverjar greinir hans vesningar eru, id.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

vesning

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "vesning" 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.
f.
feminine.
Germ
German.
Germ.
German.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
id.
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
m.
masculine.
p.
page.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

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