Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sam-gangr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sam-gangr

m. a going together, conflict, fight, Glúm., Edda 42: cohabitation, marriage, 21, Stj. 196; s. hjóna, Grág. i. 277; göra samgang sinn, to marry, Fms. ii. 130, N. G. L. ii. 373, Fas. ii. 400: intercourse, Sturl. ii. 117.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

sam-gangr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "sam-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

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Glúm.: Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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