Gizki

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gizki

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 gizki

a, m. a kind of kerchief (of goal-skin?); hón horfði upp í fjallit ok veifði gizka eðr dúki, Fs. 59; síðan veifði hann gizka til fjalls ok tók þá af veðrit, 78:—mod. a scarecrow.

2 gizki

II. an island in Norway, Fms.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛁᛋᚴᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
lit
literally.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old Norse Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"