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Göfug-menni

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1 göfug-menni gǫfug-menni

n. a noble, worshipful man, Fms. vi. 269, viii. 136, x. 323, Landn. 278, Eb. 14, Fs. 20, Þorf. Karl. 364.
Orthography

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

göfug-menni

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Þorf. Karl.
Þorfinns Saga Karlsefnis. (D. II.)

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