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Vísundr

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2 definitions

1 vísundr

m. [O. H. G. wisunt; Gr. βίσων], the bison-ox, Nj. 160, Þiðr. 230, Fas. i. 201.

2 vísundr

2. the name of a ship of St. Olave the king, from a bison’s head on the stem, Ó. H., Sighvat.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

vísundr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Gr.
Greek.
m.
masculine.
O. H. G.
Old High German.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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