Gjöfull

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gjöfull

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 gjöfull (gjǫfull)

adj., pl. gjöflir, munificent, Eg. 42, Fms. v. 240, Bs. i. 61: with gen., g. síns fjár, Hm. 38; stór-gjöfull, q. v.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚴᛁᚢᚠᚢᛚᛚ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
gen.
genitive.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
q. v.
quod vide.
s. v.
sub verbo.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hm.
Hává-mál. (A. I.)

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