Gammi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gammi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 gammi

1. a, m. (a Fin. word), the dwelling of a Finn, Fms. i. 8, x. 379, Fas. ii. 174: of a dwarf’s abode, Þiðr. 21; dwarfs were often confounded with Finns.

2 gammi

2. a, m. the gamut in music, Skálda.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛅᛘᛘᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Fin.
Finnish.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
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