Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Morgun-gjöf

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 morgun-gjöf morgun-gjǫf

f. [Dan. morgen-gave, Germ. morgen-gabe], a bridal gift, made by the bridegroom to his bride on the morning after the wedding, Fas. i. 345; cp. bekkjargjöf.

Orthography

The word "{$word}" can also be spelled as "{$older_form}" in older orthography, where "ö" is represented as "ǫ".

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

morgun-gjöf

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
f.: feminine.
Germ: German.
Germ.: German.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

View All Sources →