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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lög-gjöf

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1 lög-gjöf lǫg-gjǫf

f. a legal gift, Gþl. 271; lawgiving, legislation, (mod.)
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

lög-gjöf

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors

Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)

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