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Gnúfa

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2 definitions

1 gnúfa

1. ð, (qs. gnúpa), to droop, stoop; skalf hón öll af hræðslu ok gnúfði hón með höfði sínu, Str. 76.

2 gnúfa

2. adj. drooping, stooping; hann sat gnúfa hryggr … lypti upp höfði sínu, Str. 73.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

gnúfa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
qs.
quasi.

Works & Authors

Str.
Strengleikar. (G. II.)

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