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Geymsla

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2 definitions

1 geymsla

u, f. guardianship, watch, Stj. 8, 177, Fms. vii. 25, Sd. 160, Grett. 112 (vigilance); fjár-g., sheep-keeping.

2 geymsla

COMPDS: geymsluengill, geymslulauss, geymsluleysi, geymslumaðr.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

geymsla

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sd.
Svarfdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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