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Vísendr

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1 vísendr

part. pl. a law term, defined in N. G. L. i. 184; vegandi eða veganda sonr skal reiða bauga alla nema hann hafi vísendr til, the slayer and his son are bound to pay off all the parts of the weregild, unless he has vísendr, viz. living relations who are sure to pay each his share.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

vísendr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
part
participle.
part.
participle.
pl.
plural.
viz
videlicet.
viz.
videlicet.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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