Gambra

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gambra

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 gambra

að, to brag, bluster, Glúm. 332, Al. 138, 655 xiii. A. B, Grett. 134 A, Fms. xi. 147:—to prate, Stj. 401. Judges ix. 38; við höfum tíðum gambrað Geir, um götu kræktir saman, Sig. Pét. Ný Fél. vii. 194.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛅᛘᛒᚱᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fél.: Félags-rit.
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Glúm.: Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Ný Fél.: Ný Félags-rit.
Sig. Pét.: Sigurðr Pétrsson.
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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