Brott-gangr

Old Norse Dictionary - brott-gangr

Meaning of Old Norse word "brott-gangr"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

Old Norse word brott-gangr can mean:brott-gangr

brott-gangr
m. = brottganga.
brott-gangr
β. a law term, divorce, Ld. 134 (spelt brautgangr). brottgangs-sök, f. a divorce-case.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛒᚱᚢᛏᛏ-ᚴᛅᚾᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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