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Vápna-staðr

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1 vápna-staðr

m. a ‘weapon-spot,’ bare place (where one may be wounded); sjá beran v. á e-m, Nj. 9: weapon-marks, wounds, er þeir hafa sén sár ok vápnastaði, N. G. L. i. 306.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

vápna-staðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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