GJÓ

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

GJÓ

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 GJÓ

f. [cp. Engl. gay], enjoyment, esp. in a bad sense, sensuality, Sks. 435.

2 GJÓ

COMPDS: gjólífi, gjólífismenn, gjómenn, gjálífi.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛁᚢ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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