Göngu-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Göngu-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 göngu-maðr (gǫngu-maðr)

(pl. -menn), m. a vagrant, beggar, Grág. i. 163, 295, 341, K. Þ. K. 34, 80, Gísl. 54–56, 141.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᚾᚴᚢ-ᛘᛅᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

Gísl.
Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
K. Þ. K.
Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)

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