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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Nám-gjarn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

1 definitions

1 nám-gjarn

adj. eager to learn, Bs. i. 90, Eb. 44, Eg. 685, Ó. H. (pref.)
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

nám-gjarn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "nám-gjarn" 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.
f.
feminine.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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