GEMS

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

GEMS

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 GEMS

n. a gibe, scoff, Fbr. 169, Sturl. iii. 80, Bs. i. 649, Band. (MS.) 19, where masc.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛁᛘᛋ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
masc.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Band.
Banda-manna Saga. (D. II.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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