Gnissa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gnissa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 gnissa

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

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚾᛁᛋᛋᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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