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Upp-gjöf

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1 upp-gjöf upp-gjǫf

f. a giving up. El. 2: remission, u. um sakir, Ld. 44; til merkis þessar uppgjafur, H.E, i. 405: uppgjafa- in compds, = Lat. emeritus, e. g. uppgjafa-prestr.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

upp-gjöf

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

e. g.
exempli gratia.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

El.
Elis Saga. (G. II.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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