Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gabba

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 gabba

að, [Scot. gab], to mock, make game of one, Fms. i. 72, ii. 67, vi. 112, ix. 385, Stj. 609, Mag. 68, Ísl. ii. 165, Fs. 159; gabb ok gaman, Ó. H. 78: reflex., Bs. i. 319.

Similar Words

GÁ
gá-lausliga
gá-lausligr
gá-lauss
gá-leysi

Runic Inscription

gabba

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.
Scot.: Scottish.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Mag.: Magus Saga. (G. II.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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