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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gljá

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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 gljá

1. ð, to glitter, Lat. nitere; það gljáir á það.

2 gljá

2. f. a spot glittering against the sun: the name of a river.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

gljá

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
lit
literally.