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Væn-liga

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1 væn-liga

adv. hopefully, promisingly; þetta mál sýnisk oss v. sett, Fms. xi. 243; taka v. á e-n, Nj. 178.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

væn-liga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv
adverb.
adv.
adverb.
gl
glossary.
sing
singular.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)

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