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Gammi

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2 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.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

gammi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

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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