Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gafl-hlað

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 gafl-hlað

(gaflað, Nj. 203, 209, Orkn. 244). n. a gable-end, Gísl. 88: in pl. gaflhlöð, Orkn. 470; eystra g., 244; at húsendanum við gaflhlaðit, 450; gaflhlaðit hvárt-tveggja, Ísl. ii. 352; selit var gört um einn ás ok lá hann á gaflhlöðum, Ld. 280.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

gafl-hlað

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
lit: literally.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Gísl.: Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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