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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gæfr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 gæfr

adj. meek, quiet, Sturl. iii. 71, Hrafn. 24, Grett. 107 A; þat er mér ok gæfast, that is pleasant to me, Fms. ii. 261.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

gæfr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "gæfr" 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.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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