Göfug-látr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Göfug-látr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 göfug-látr (gǫfug-látr)

adj. worshipful, generous, Fms. viii. 2, Fas. ii. 105: as the name of a king (= great), Ýt. 25.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᚠᚢᚴ-ᛚᛅᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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