Kvenn-gildr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kvenn-gildr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 kvenn-gildr

adj., opp. to karlgildr, q. v.: in the phrase, k. úmagi, a half pauper, who can do something for himself, Vm. 52, D. I. passim.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᛁᚾᚾ-ᚴᛁᛚᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.
opp
opposed to.
opp.
opposed.
opp. to
opposed to.
p.
page.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

D. I.
Diplomatarium Islandicum. (J. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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