Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Galti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 galti

a, m. (vide göltr), a boar, bog, Fms. iv. 58, Fas. i. 88, Gullþ. 15, Fs. 71, 141; Galt-nes, n. ‘Hog’s-ness,’ a local name; Galt-nesingr, m. a man from G., Sturl.

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Runic Inscription

galti

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
loc: local, locally.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
sing: singular.
v.: vide, verb.
þ.: þáttr.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Gullþ.: Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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