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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gnissa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 gnissa

u, f. a spectre, Edda (Gl.); cp. Dan. nisse = a hobgoblin.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

gnissa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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