Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Of-gangr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 of-gangr

m. ‘over-going’ excess, Fms. iii. 39; ganga ofgöngum, Gísl, 79, N. G. L. i. 169; ganga ofgangi, Fms. vii. 269: o. sjóvar, Barl. 19; elds o., D. N. ii. 95; o. frosts ok jökla, Sks. 12 new Ed.

Similar Words

Ó
Ó-
ó-elja
ó-grynni
ó-hljóð

Runic Inscription

of-gangr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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