Galti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Galti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛅᛚᛏᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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.)

View All Sources

Back to Letter G

Back to Homepage

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"