As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- u, f. ‘smooth-back,’ a kind of whale, balaena mysticetus L., Edda, Sks. 128.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛚᛁᛏᛏᛁ-ᛒᛅᚴᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
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Works & Authors cited:
- Edda. (C. I.)
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)