Genja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Genja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 genja

u, f. [gana], an απ. λεγ.: poët. an axe, Edda (Gl.): the name of a ship, Branda-genja, Sturl. ii. 166: the nickname of a woman, id.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛁᚾᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
id.
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
poët.
poetical, poetically.
απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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