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Galinn

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1 galinn

prop. a part. from gala, enchanted, but used in the sense of mad, Fms. i. 44, vii. 187: frantic, Gísl. 138: voluptuous, sensual, Stj. 55; þú er galin í girnd sem svín, Úlf. 3. 57.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

galinn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
p.
page.
part
participle.
part.
participle.
prop
properly.
prop.
properly.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gísl.
Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Úlf.
Úlfars-rímur.

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