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Gróði

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3 definitions

1 gróði

a, m.

2 gróði

1. = gróðr; þess vondr skyldi gróða taka, Post. 686 B. 13.

3 gróði

2. increase; þá skal gróði (swell, flood) koma bæði í sjó ok vötn (vatna-vöxtr), Rb. 104: mod. usage distinguishes between gróðr, growth, and gróði, gain, increase of wealth. gróða-maðr, m. a prosperous, wealthy man.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

gróði

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)

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