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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mar-gýgr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 mar-gýgr

f. a mermaid, sea-ogress (see gýgr), Fms. iv. 56, Ann. 1329, Sks. 169, Grett. 93 new Ed.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

mar-gýgr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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