Gjálp

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gjálp

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 Gjálp

f. [A. S. gealp; Hel. gelp; Engl. yelp], Yelper, name of a giantess, Edda; from gjálpa, að, to yelp.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛁᛅᛚᛒ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
Hel.
Heliand.
l.
Linnæus.
p.
page.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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